Mario Balotelli reiterates desire to leave Manchester City for AC Milan in two-years

18 January 2011 11:09
Mario Balotelli has reiterated his desire to leave Manchester City for AC Milan but admits he won't move back to Italy for at least another two years.[LNB]The 20-year-old Italy international has struggled to settle in the North-West since his £24million arrival last summer from Inter Milan.[LNB]Despite his links with Inter, Balotelli refuses to hide his love for rivals Milan and holds onto hope that he will one day return to the San Siro.[LNB] Two and out: Mario Balotelli wants to leave Manchester City for AC Milan in two years time [LNB]He had been linked with a move as early as this month but was left disappointed after Milan switched their attention and signed Antonio Cassano instead.[LNB]'Do I envy Cassano for going to AC Milan? A little,' Balotelli told Italian newspaper Extra Time.[LNB]'(Milan owner) Silvio Berlusconi said that Cassano is the best Italian talent - he's wrong or doesn't know Balotelli.[LNB]'Me with Ibra and Cassano at Milan? It'll happen soon. For this year, and another, I will stay at City where I'm fine.'[LNB] Envy: Balotelli admits he was disappointed when AC Milan signed Antonio Cassano instead of him earlier this month[LNB]Balotelli, who has a five-year-deal at Eastlands, has been sidelined for three weeks after a recurrence of a knee problem he sustained earlier on in the season during his debut in August.[LNB]The striker has not played since he scored an impressive hat-trick against Aston Villa on December 28. [LNB]But he has allayed fears that he will be missing for another lengthy spell, insisting he expects to return to first-team action soon with surgery not required.[LNB]'My knee still gives me trouble but the cartilage is okay,' he said. [LNB] Let's get started: Balotelli is looking forward to linking up with new boy Edin Dzeko in attack[LNB]'I don't need another operation. In a few weeks I'll be back on the field.'[LNB]The striker is enthused at the prospect of linking up with new £27m team-mate Edin Dzeko, saying along with captain Carlos Tevez, the trio represent one of the world's meanest strike forces.[LNB]He added: 'Do you think we, Balotelli-Tevez-Dzeko, are poor? Is there better in the world? Not for me. Even Barcelona and Real.'[LNB]Balotelli also took aim at former Inter coach Jose Mourinho, saying the Real Madrid boss needs to take lessons from his manager at Manchester City in respect.[LNB]'Mourinho is the best coach in the world but as a man he has a lot to learn about politeness and respect. As a man (Mancini is) 10km ahead of Mourinho.'[LNB]  Silverware is silverware! FA Cup should be top priority, insists Man City star De Jong Manchester City move to hijack Arsenal's deal for Oxlade-ChamberlainMancini stands his ground over Given as keeper continues to warm the benchAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]  Explore more:People: Edin Dzeko, Carlos Tevez, Silvio Berlusconi, Jose Mourinho Places: Barcelona, Milan, Italy

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