Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli takes No 45 off Greg Cunningham

Mario Balotelli has begun life at Manchester City by persuading a teammate to give up his own shirt. The £24m signing has taken the No 45 shirt off 19-year-old Greg Cunningham because it is the same number he wore at Inter Milan. Getting shirty: Balotelli finally completed his £23m move last week Of his new City shirt, Balotelli said: 'I have worn the number allmy football life and wanted to carry on here at City. Greg was kindenough to swap.' Republic of Ireland left back Cunningham, who has just signed a newfour-year deal, has moved to No 22 in the squad list - the number leftbehind by his countryman and former club captain Richard Dunne. Mancini's multi-million clear-out: The Manchester City stars up for auction It's official! Mancini finally gets his man as Balotelli seals £23m Man City moveSay you'll stay, Shay: Manchester City offer axed Given new deal MANCHESTER CITY FC

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