Mario Balotelli

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I totally forgot he's just 23

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

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.

[Hamilton 2,120]

Didn't Jose called him once 'unmanagble' ?

This guy is only trouble, keep him away from SB please!

[Waterfall 893]

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.

[Blue Warrior 109]

Uncoachable, why take the risk? We need an accountable adult not a psycho. There are better options out there.

[Strike 7,250]

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.

[Tomo 21,733]

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.

[Jase 43,479]

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..

[Blue Warrior 109]

Can't argue the point. Would rather sign El Shaarawy if he was fit than the unpredictable head case. AC Milan being in 13th place in Serie A does not inspire me.

[Strike 7,250]

Can't argue the point. Would rather sign El Shaarawy if he was fit than the unpredictable head case. AC Milan being in 13th place in Serie A does not inspire me.

Haha. El Shaarawy? No way

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

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).

And he knows the Prem already

[Blue Gino 377]

Just goes to show how desperate fans have become when they will welcome this nutjob

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Raiola : "Mario stays at AC Milan, he's not for sale"

Mario Balotelli remains at Milan. Mino Raiola, his agent, denies the statements published in the day about the possible farewell Rossoneri attacker: "I have not spoken with anyone - says Raiola - They are liars, this is low-level journalism. I agree on what is reported on the official site of AC Milan regarding the non-transferability of Balotelli in January. "

[Marvin123 484]

Mario Balotelli will emerge as a surprise transfer target for Chelsea if he does decide to leave AC Milan this month. (Source: The Times)

[Special Juan 27,439]

[Kieran. 6,317]

[Korea 734]

Balotelli is prob the most talented CF outside of Zlatan right now...

He's technique and physical attributes are on par with each other, but his head is the questionable area....

[The Skipper 20,593]

If he sorts his head out he'd be a superb signing, I think AC wouldn't overprice him either.

Don't forget he *can* play out wide and as a second striker too, so next season him and Lukaku could also play together in a few games or when we're going 2 up.