<h2 style="text-align: justify"><strong>Liverpool FC forward Mario Balotelli could return to AC Milan or Sampdoria as per reports in England and Italy.</strong></h2> <p style="text-align: justify">Balotelli has had a miserable campaign for the 5 times European Champions who failed to qualify for the Champions League following collective failure of their strikers.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Much was expected of Balotelli following his 16 million pound move from AC Milan. But, the player was perhaps a square peg in a round hole in the system at Liverpool FC.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">He struggled to get in the team and made only 10 starts in the league scoring just once - a winner against Tottenham Hotspur.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Corriere dello Sport claim AC Milan are ready re-sign the Italian striker after a disappointing season, with the Reds hoping to recoup their A?16m fee.</p> Massimo Ferrero, president of Sampdoria, has revealed his desire to convince Mario Balotelli of donning the Blucerchiati shirt following the qualification in Europe. Ferrero said: a There is certainly the idea of bringing in Balotelli, especially if we want to play in Europe.a Balotelli is certain to leave Anfield and Liverpool Echo reporter James Pearce said: a I would be absolutely amazed if Mario Balotelli was still a Liverpool player on the first day of next season. You only have to look at how fleetingly he was used last season to see where he stands.a a I certainly expect Balotelli to move, possibly to Sampdoria, but Liverpool may struggle to get even half of what they paid for him (A?16m).a . <p style="text-align: justify"></p>