Mario Balotelli survived a near-death experience after getting involved in a major car crash in Brescia, Italy.

The ex-Manchester City forward emerged unscathed from an incident but was observed walking with difficulty afterward.

The mishap occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on November 23 when he lost control of his Audi, colliding with a wall.

According to Sky Sports Italia, the former Manchester City striker declined to undergo a breathalyser test when the police arrived, resulting in the seizure of his driver's licence.

Following the crash, reports indicate that he exited the car and lay on the ground, awaiting assistance.

Currently back in Italy from his Turkish club, Adana Demirspor, where he is recuperating from an injury, the 33-year-old has expressed his determination to vie for a spot in the Italian national team, asserting that he is the country's premier striker.

"If I’m well, I still consider myself the strongest. Did [Giacomo] Raspadori and [Gianluca] Scamacca play? How many shots did they take combined? Two? I want to recover and play for the national team. I always hope for the call," he said.

The Azzurri recently qualified for next year's European Championships, where they will be defending their title under the guidance of former Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti.

It was reported earlier that Balotelli was alleged to be discussing the potential of joining Paris Saint-Germain, even though he had previously played for their competitors, Olympique Marseille, throughout his varied career.

When questioned about the possibility of joining PSG, the striker acknowledged the intensity of the rivalry he experienced during Le Classique clashes throughout his tenure in France.