Mario Balotelli has posted a picture with his newborn son for the first time as the Nice forward begins to produce a consistent run of form since moving to France.

Super Mario has been loved up with girlfriend Clelia and reports in Italy claimed she gave birth to his son named Lion in Zurich last month.

The 27-year-old has now released the first image of himself and Lion, who is now three weeks old.

Balotelli also has a four-year-old daughter named Pia with former girlfriend Raffaella Fico.

The Italian has been in great form for Les Aiglons, who have helped to revitalise his career.

After hitting 15 league goals last term, Balotelli has five in five to start this campaign, despite the team struggling in the bottom half of the table.

It's a different story in the Europa League though as Nice sit joint-top with Lazio after two games on six points in Group K.

Victory at the Allianz Riviera will all but confirm their place in the knock-out stages of the competition.

While Balotelli will hope to continue his prolific form to convince Giampiero Ventura to consider him for an Azzurri recall ahead of the World Cup.

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