Manchester City Transfer News: "Bids Made" For Mario Balotelli
The Italian manager claims he has turned down as many as five offers for his fellow countryman.
five offers for his fellow countryman. The City boss said:
There were four or five teams. Not just from Italy also from France. Many important teams wanted him but hes a top player and I never thought about saying yes to any of them."Most neutrals were impressed with how Balotelli conducted himself during Euro 2012, in which he scored three goals to help Italy to the final, including in his sides semi-final win over Germany. Often criticised for his fiery temperament, hot headed attitude and unpredictable, often volatile nature, Mancini thinks he may have at last turned an important corner in his career, thanks to the experiences at the European Championships.
I hope he develops and he had a fantastic Euros but I dont think he can change his behaviour because he played very well. It can help him because he may understand that he has all this quality, its important for him to improve his behaviour around football. I hope the Euros can help him with that.Paris St Germain were believed to have been favourites to land his signature, but offers are also believed to have come in from former club Inter, as well as AC Milan and Serie A Champions Juventus. That all offers have been refused so far is indicative of the managers faith in the players abilities. His career at the Etihad appeared to be all but over in early April after Balotelli received a red card in his sides important clash with Arsenal, which City lost 1-0 to fall eight points behind rivals United in the title race. Fortunately for Balotelli's career, City were able to claw back the deficit to win their first league title in 44 long years.