Mario Balotelli frolics in the water with daughter Pia, 9, and bikini-clad beauty in Sardinia

Mario Balotelli appeared in good spirits as he loved a day at the seaside with his daughter Pia and a bikini-clad beauty in Sardinia, information/italy/index.html” id=”mol-2bb3ab70-f0fd-11ec-bdc8-9fb05b438fb1″>Italy on Monday.

The striker, 31, seemed on cloud 9 as he spent some high quality time with Pia, 9, who he lifted in his arms whereas going for a dip.

The footballer was additionally seen strolling alongside the sands with Pia in addition to chatting with the brunette beauty who joined them for the day.

Mario displayed his gym-honed physique as he went shirtless for the outing and sported a pair of crimson swimming trunks.

Sporting dyed blonde hair, he additionally wore a gold chain necklace and a pair of silver earrings.

His feminine companion showcased her jaw-dropping determine in a multi-colured floral bikini high and burgundy bottoms.

Pia, who Mario shares with his ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico, donned a purple patterned swimsuit. 

MailOnline has contacted representatives of Mario Balotelli for remark.

Back in September 2020, Mario was reported to be engaged to Italian Big Brother contestant Alessia Messina. 

Italian journal Chi printed pictures of the pair collectively and quoted Mario as saying: ‘I’m engaged, and I’m in love,’ in line with The Sun. 

However, the relationship seems to be no extra as Mario shared a loved-up snap of himself with one other beauty again in March.

In the photograph, the footballer wrapped his arms round the girl and wrote in the caption: ‘Love is the strongest and most lovely emotion you may really feel, so love, thanks, let’s love one another without end.’ 

Mario and Pia’s mom Raffaella had a quick on-off relationship, that started in December 2011 and ended in April 2012 following a livid doorstep bust up after Raffaella flew to Manchester from Italy to confront Mario over his alleged dishonest.

Less than two months after their breakup, Raffaella revealed that she was pregnant, infuriating the Liverpool striker who claimed she informed the media earlier than she informed him.

The footballer refused to acknowledge paternity, demanding a DNA take a look at, which noticed the pair play out a livid slanging match by way of the Italian media.

Despite this, the couple briefly reunited throughout Raffaella’s being pregnant, however had separated by December 2012 when Pia was born.

Raffaella, who has dated Cristiano Ronaldo in the previous and additionally appeared in Italy’s model of I’m A celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, offered unique first footage of Pia to shiny Italian weekly Chi.

Italy worldwide Mario didn’t acknowledge he was Pia’s father till February 2014, when DNA exams proved his paternity.

After receiving affirmation he broke the news on Twitter, telling followers: ‘Finally the TRUTH 🙂 …PIA … Sweet child of mine !!! your Dad.[sic]’