Balotelli was born in Italy.
oh my bad, I tought he got his citizenship from his foster parents
No, Italian citizenship is not based on birth place, but rather on the principle of jus sanguinis, or "blood right". This means that a child born to an Italian parent is automatically an Italian citizen, regardless of where they were born.
There are other ways to acquire Italian citizenship, including:
- Birth in Italy
If the child's parents are unknown, stateless, or do not transmit their nationality to the child, the child may acquire Italian citizenship by birth in Italy.
- Adoption
If a minor is adopted by an Italian citizen or national, they may acquire Italian citizenship.
- Declaration of intent
A foreign national or stateless person with Italian ancestry may acquire Italian citizenship by making a declaration of intent before the Civil Registrar.
To apply for Italian citizenship by descent, you can contact the Italian consular office responsible for your jurisdiction if you live abroad, or the Municipality (Comune) if you live in Italy. You will need to submit original documents that have been legalized and translated into Italian, as well as a non-refundable fee.
But based on this information Balotelli citizenship he got is not from his birth place, because his parents are known and have other nationality (Ghana)
Lets say we just make us better informed in this case, but what you are stated is fact as Balotelli is born in Palermo