Holland legend Wesley Sneijder on the verge of joining Mario Balotelli at French side Nice
33-year-old is looking for a new club after buying out his contract at Galatasaray
WESLEY SNEIJDER is set to team up with Mario Balotelli at Nice.
The Holland international is looking for a new club after having his contract mutually terminated at Galatasaray at the end of last season.
The 33-year-old has not been short of offers ahead of the new campaign including a lucrative switch to the MLS with Los Angeles FC.
Eredivisie side Utrecht, which is the midfielder's hometown club, have also registered their interest.
But according to , he will end speculation over his future by penning a contract with the Ligue 1 side.
And if he does sign on the dotted line, he will look to forge a partnership with ex-Liverpool flop Balotelli ahead of their Champions League campaign.
The maverick Italian striker has revived his career with Nice after spending last season on-loan.
He was rewarded for his 17 league goals with a new contract to extend his stay for at least for more season.
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Sneijder bagged five goals with 15 assists in just 28 games for the Turkish side last season.
But he gave up a guaranteed salary of £4million for the upcoming season to buy out his contract at Galatasaray.