Source: Daily_Mail
Mario Balotelli hints at Manchester City exit as striker wants to play with Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Manchester City's £23million summer signing Mario Balotelli has fuelled further suggestions he may be on his way back to Italy after declaring: 'I want to play with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.'[LNB]Balotelli, 20, moved to Eastlands from Inter Milan in August but has so far only played a handful of games due to injury and is currently serving a three-match suspension. [LNB]His agent Mino Raiola - who also represents AC Milan's Ibrahimovic and who negotiated his move from Barcelona to Serie A in the summer, was asked recently if Baloltelli was happy in England and replied: So, so.'[LNB] Slow start: Italian striker Balotelli isn't firing on all cylinders for Manchester City[LNB]Speaking ahead of Italy's friendly against Romania in Austria, Balotelli said: 'One day I will return and play with Ibrahimovic. I don't know in which shirt it will be but I know it will happen.''[LNB] The City striker was in Italy at the weekend to see Ibrahimovic slot home a penalty as the Rossoneri beat rivals Inter. [LNB]As he left the San Siro Balotelli was heard chanting: 'Ibra, Ibra' and said he had been at the game to cheer on a player he rates as one of the best in the world. [LNB]AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani was spotted having dinner with Balotelli at a Milan restaurant later on Sunday night - and a picture of them eating was published in Gazzetta dello Sport. [LNB] Big shot: Ibrahimovic was the star of the Milan derby with the only goal[LNB]The two have played down the speculation but at the same time if Balotelli wants to fulfill his desire it will have to be with the Rossoneri as Ibrahimovic has vowed to stay until the end of his playing days. [LNB]The Sweden international has also praised Balotelli in the past and said: 'He asked me to come and play with him at City but I think Mario one day will ask to come and play here. We shall have to watch this space.' [LNB]Balotelli moved to Eastlands on a five-year deal after being contacted by boss Roberto Mancini who worked closely with the striker when he was in charge at Inter. [LNB] Come back home, Mario! AC Milan line up move for Man City striker Balotelli Calm down, Mario! De Jong warns teen striker to take it easy after red cardGiven: I've got to leave Manchester City as I want to play every weekJohnson warns he's not afraid to quit City after being frozen out by ManciniMANCHESTER CITY FC
