Source: Telegraph
Manchester City warned off making bid for Inter Milan's Mario Balotelli
Mancini's arrival at Eastlands has fuelled speculation that 19-year-old striker Balotelli could be heading to the Premier League when the transfer window opens. [LNB]But despite congratulating Manchester City on the appointment of Mancini, who won three Serie A titles during his time in charge at Inter, Moratti insisted Balotelli was not for sale. [LNB] Related ArticlesRobinho wants Mancini talksMancini takes over at City with future in doubtMark Hughes's statement in fullRoberto Mancini targets Giorgio Chiellini and MaiconRoberto Mancini deal was a year in makingRoberto who?''I think they (Manchester City) have made a great signing,'' said Moratti. ''But they should not inquire about Balotelli for January because we are not selling him.'' [LNB]Balotelli, who is under contract with the Nerazzurri until 2011, has made just six league starts for Jose Mourinho's side this campaign. [LNB]Mancini is set to be unveiled at a press conference at 4:30pm today and it seems the Italian is relishing the chance to enjoy being a part of what he regards as a more "enjoyable" league. [LNB]Having won three Serie A titles with Inter, Mancini has said that despite how high profile Hughes' sacking was, the media attention in England will be nothing compared with what he experience in Italy. [LNB]"England seems more fun," he said. "Both for players and managers. Italy's the hardest place to be a coach because it's always the results that count. [LNB]"It doesn't matter if you play well - if you don't get the result they crucify you."[LNB]
