Mario Balotelli has revealed his delight at signing for Liverpool, and admits it was a mistake to join Milan.
The Italy international joined the Rossoneri in January 2013, but after just 18 months in his home country has left to return to England, having completed a switch to Anfield.
Mario Balotelli has revealed his delight at signing for Liverpool, and admits it was a mistake to join Milan.
The Italy international joined the Rossoneri in January 2013, but after just 18 months in his home country has left to return to England, having completed a switch to Anfield.
And the 24-year-old has claimed that he is ‘very happy’ to play for Brendan Rodgers’ men and wants to claim European honours.
“I'm very happy. We've been talking about coming here and I'm happy to be here,” he told liverpoolfc.com.
“Liverpool are one of the best teams here in England. The football is very good here.
“It's a great team with young players, and that's why I came here.
“I'm happy to be back because I left England and it was a mistake. I wanted to go to Italy but I realised it was a mistake.
“English football is generally better. English football is beautiful.
“I want to win another Champions League for sure, because the Champions League wasn't all mine, I was in a team. I want to take this team to the Champions.”
The former Inter and Manchester City man then commented on the reception he has received from the Liverpool fans.
“I didn't expect it because I've always been playing against Liverpool. Whenever I played against Liverpool, the fans weren't nice with me but that's normal – it's football!
“Now that I play for Liverpool, I can see the expectation in people. They're very happy and that makes me very happy at the same time.
“To play here for Liverpool excites me, but if you're an opponent it's difficult.”
Balotelli has signed a three-year deal at Liverpool, and could make his debut on Sunday when they take on Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.
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