Source: Daily_Mail
Claudio Ranieri admits he would love to manage Manchester City's Mario Balotelli
Inter Milan boss Claudio Ranieri has revealed he would like to manage Mario Balotelli one day after watching the Manchester City striker score his first goal for Italy.[LNB]The City star also created the other in the Italians' 2-0 friendly win over Poland and Ranieri says the 21-year-old would be a welcome addition to his side if he decided to return to Serie A in the future.[LNB]Balotelli played three seasons for Inter before leaving for City in a ?24million deal in the summer of 2010.[LNB] Super Mario: Balotelli scored his first goal for Italy at the weekend against Poland[LNB]However he has never been far from controversy on and off the pitch and was sometimes deemed unmanageable.[LNB]But after settling down at City - he has scored seven goals in 10 games in all competitions this season - Balotelli is now a star for club and country following his debut goal for the Azzurri.[LNB]Ranieri said: 'I would welcome Balotelli with open arms. He is a formidable talent.[LNB]'I have not spoken to the players in the changing room to understand if there is any aversion with regards to him. [LNB]'He can become one of the best players in the world but it's all down to him.[LNB] Big fan: Inter boss Claudio Ranieri would welcome the chance to manage Balotelli[LNB] Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has also heaped praised on Balotelli, saying City manager Roberto Mancini deserves credit for keeping the player on the right track.[LNB]'Balotelli has matured,' said the Italian. 'Now on the pitch he shows seriousness and gives an added value to the national team. Mario has found the right path thanks to Mancini.'[LNB]Balotelli, who is under contract with City until June 2015, is set to lead Italy's attack in Tuesday night's friendly against Uruguay in Rome.[LNB] Manchester City expect rebel Tevez to return from Argentina... but will he?City go for Silva: Mancini set to launch mega bid for the 'new Baresi' Man City confirm interest in Gladbach and Germany winger Reus Mancini backing England for Euro 2012 glory after Capello's Wembley win over SpainFor all the latest Manchester City FC, news features and opinion [LNB]
