Read What Mario Balotelli Said After His Transfer to AC Milan
Mario Balotelli has promised to conduct himself and stop behaving like a boy after his transfer from Liverpool to AC Milan has been actualized. The 25-year-old ended his nightmare this week at Antfield by securing a loan move back to his homeland and former club.
Speaking to the media, the Italy international vows to grow up and conduct himself "like a man" learn from his mistakes and grab his second chance with both hands as he looks to resurrect his career back in Serie A.
“I have played and lived as a boy,” he told Gazzetta Dello Sport.
“Now I will live and play as a man. I know that many do not believe in me, but I have a duty to try and to make sure I succeed.
“The past must be remembered to avoid making the same mistakes, but the future cannot be viewed through a rear view mirror. The time has come to turn a page and look forward.
“Things haven’t gone well. I have wasted several opportunities. But the game is not over... I still have a second chance."
After starting his career with city rivals Inter, Balotelli hit 26 goals in 43 league appearances for Milan following a 2013 switch from Manchester City.
However, he found the net just once in 16 Premier League outings for Liverpool last season and was forced to train alone during pre-season after Rodgers banished him from all first-team duties.
He is also yet to appear for his country since last year’s World Cup, but is hoping a return to form at Milan could keep his Euro 2016 dream alive.
“I have to do well with Milan in order regain the Italy shirt,” he said.
“But right now I just have to work hard and take it one step at a time. If I can get things together then maybe I can make it to France.
“I want to play the European Championships and I will do everything to achieve that. To see me play for the national team was one of my father’s wishes before he died. I owe it to him.”
Source: Goal.com
Speaking to the media, the Italy international vows to grow up and conduct himself "like a man" learn from his mistakes and grab his second chance with both hands as he looks to resurrect his career back in Serie A.
“I have played and lived as a boy,” he told Gazzetta Dello Sport.
“Now I will live and play as a man. I know that many do not believe in me, but I have a duty to try and to make sure I succeed.
“The past must be remembered to avoid making the same mistakes, but the future cannot be viewed through a rear view mirror. The time has come to turn a page and look forward.
“Things haven’t gone well. I have wasted several opportunities. But the game is not over... I still have a second chance."
After starting his career with city rivals Inter, Balotelli hit 26 goals in 43 league appearances for Milan following a 2013 switch from Manchester City.
However, he found the net just once in 16 Premier League outings for Liverpool last season and was forced to train alone during pre-season after Rodgers banished him from all first-team duties.
He is also yet to appear for his country since last year’s World Cup, but is hoping a return to form at Milan could keep his Euro 2016 dream alive.
“I have to do well with Milan in order regain the Italy shirt,” he said.
“But right now I just have to work hard and take it one step at a time. If I can get things together then maybe I can make it to France.
“I want to play the European Championships and I will do everything to achieve that. To see me play for the national team was one of my father’s wishes before he died. I owe it to him.”
Source: Goal.com
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