Mario Balotelli finally signs for Manchester City
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Manchester City on Friday finally completed the signing of Inter Milan forward Mario Balotelli on a five-year contract.
City did not announce the transfer fee but it was widely reported to be about £22.5 million.
"I think that Mario is one of the best players of his age in Europe, and I very happy to be working with him again," City boss Roberto Mancini told the club's official website.
"His style of play will suit the Premier League, and because he is still so young there is a big chance for him to improve.
"He is a strong and exciting player, and City fans will enjoy watching him."
Despite completing his move, the powerful forward won’t be available for City’s opening game of the season against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
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 Manchester City new signing Mario Balotelli holds his club shirt Photo: Reuters |
City did not announce the transfer fee but it was widely reported to be about £22.5 million.
While his five-year contract is said to be worth £5.8 million a year after tax, making him one of the best-paid players in the Premier League.
"I think that Mario is one of the best players of his age in Europe, and I very happy to be working with him again," City boss Roberto Mancini told the club's official website.
"His style of play will suit the Premier League, and because he is still so young there is a big chance for him to improve.
"He is a strong and exciting player, and City fans will enjoy watching him."
Despite completing his move, the powerful forward won’t be available for City’s opening game of the season against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
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