OFFICIAL: Balotelli Joins a Club in the V-League

Hong Linh Ha Tinh has finalized the acquisition of forward Albertine Joao Pereira (Balotelli) to boost their offensive power for the second half of the 2025/2026 V-League.

The Hong Linh Ha Tinh club has officially secured the signing of striker Albertine Joao Pereira, commonly known as Balotelli, in preparation for the second phase of the 2025/2026 V-League.This move is seen as a crucial step by the mountain club amid significant challenges in their attacking squad.

According to the announcement from Ha Tinh club, Balotelli joins on loan from Madura United FC and will play until the end of the 2025/2026 season. Born in 1997, the Guinea-Bissauan striker shares his name with the Italian star Mario Balotelli but has his own career path across various European and Southeast Asian leagues.

Ha Tinh’s management decided to bring in Balotelli after striker Jeka suffered a serious injury requiring a long recovery. In this context, the team hopes Balotelli will quickly adapt and collaborate with Atshimene Charles to reinforce the attack, thereby improving scoring performance for the remainder of the season.

Technically, Balotelli stands 1.87 meters tall, has excellent physical fitness, and plays with great strength. The Guinea-Bissauan forward is highly rated for his aerial ability, shielding, one-on-one duels, and finishing inside the penalty area—qualities that fit well with Ha Tinh’s playing style.

Throughout his career, Balotelli has played for several clubs including Benfica de Bissau, Limianos, Ferreira Aves, Lusitania, Pevidem, Amarante, and Atletico CP. In 2025, he competed in Indonesia with PSM Makassar and Madura United. At Madura United, Balotelli appeared in 16 matches, mostly as a substitute, scoring 2 goals.

After 11 rounds, Hong Linh Ha Tinh is currently ranked 7th on the league table with 15 points. In the 12th round of the 2025/2026 V-League, coach Cong Manh’s team will host TP.HCM at home, a match expected to be an opportunity for the club to improve their standing and for Balotelli to make a notable debut in his new jersey.