Waterfall 893 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I think Balo's matured a bit since his days in Inter. He also manages to stay more composed for Italy. But the biggest point I want to make is that a crazy Balotelli's better than sane Torres/Ba/Eto'o. We are playing with 10 anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 A player with great ability, but we need a striker (with great ability) who's going to be available for most the season. Not getting suspended for numerous yellow cards, behaviour towards referees etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 his agent Mino Raiola:"Mario wishes to leave Milan in January. We don’t know where he will go at the moment, we are looking at the different possibilities. Chelsea is one of the options, but there has been no offers and I cannot comment [on whether] we have been contacted." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I would totally buy a Balotelli 45 jersey if we get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingB 9 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Seen him with milan this season, he's more of a creator of chances than finisher. Still take him over Torres/Ba/Eto'o, but don't think he's the answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 his agent Mino Raiola:"Mario wishes to leave Milan in January. We don’t know where he will go at the moment, we are looking at the different possibilities. Chelsea is one of the options, but there has been no offers and I cannot comment [on whether] we have been contacted."Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Source?http://www.thenational.ae/sport/mario-balotelli/possible-english-return-mooted-by-balotellis-agenthttp://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2013/12/28/5251122/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumor-mario-balotelli-agent-wants-to-leave-ac-milan-mino-raiola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I wouldnt say no to Balotelli to be honest... 25m euros for him should be a good deal. I dont think Martinez or Costa are better than him and there arent many options out there in January (when Costa isnt one of them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HD3D 1,038 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Chelsea resorting to this brainless prick Balotelli would be like a desperate mother resorting to prostitution. In the end, our problem would be gone but so would our pride.Perhaps not the best analogy but you get the point lol. He's a troublemaker, he's childish and immature. He would bring so much negative spotlight and possibly internal drama too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 So if we are going in for him, we'll be hoping he has maturity now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 As long as he shows a bit of emotion and doesn't just stand with a blank stare thinking he's hard I'd happily take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilander 35 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Mourinho surrenders to Balotelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I totally forgot he's just 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 This guy didn't bother playing for the coach he calls his father, a coach that gave him chance after chance and stuck by him all the way. Considering the amount of dogfights there are in the PL can you really trust a guy like Mario? His talent can't be questioned and when he's on he's a great great player, but can you trust him? Can you rely on him? Do you really want a guy like him around a very young team? What kind of influence is he going to be on others around him? Just too risky imo, a guy who single handedly can destroy team chemistry is way too big of a risk regardless of the potential reward imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton 2,120 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Didn't Jose called him once 'unmanagble' ?This guy is only trouble, keep him away from SB please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 This guy didn't bother playing for the coach he calls his father, a coach that gave him chance after chance and stuck by him all the way. Considering the amount of dogfights there are in the PL can you really trust a guy like Mario? His talent can't be questioned and when he's on he's a great great player, but can you trust him? Can you rely on him? Do you really want a guy like him around a very young team? What kind of influence is he going to be on others around him? Just too risky imo, a guy who single handedly can destroy team chemistry is way too big of a risk regardless of the potential reward imo.Unfortunately I trust Mario's state of mind more than Torres/Eto'o/Ba's scoring ability. Also I think Balotelli's always been genuinely liked by his teammates like he's their little brother. He can be batshit crazy at times, but I don't think he's that big of a risk chemistry-wise even considering potential fights in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Warrior 109 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Uncoachable, why take the risk? We need an accountable adult not a psycho. There are better options out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,536 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 20million is a good deal for him especially when Costa, Higuain etc cost more but Balotelli is a wildcard. Could be extremely good one game but take stupid shots from distance in the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Signing this guy would be the ultimate game of Russia roulette.I believe his ceiling is a high as any striker around, i really do, at his best like against Germany in the Euro, Mexico in the Confed, Milan the second half of last season he's the best around.High risk with a possible very, very, very high reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 With El Shaarawy out injured for 3 months, there is no way Milan will sell Balotelli in January but not that it's going to happen anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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