Balotelli: Leaving England “was a mistake” now rectified at Liverpool

New Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli gave an interview to the club web site that was rolled out alongside his signing, and it’s not without interesting quotes from the mercurial Italian talent.

First, Balotelli admitted his move from Manchester City to AC Milan wasn’t his best idea.

“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,” he said.

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It’s part of a wide-ranging interview in which he explains his love for the uniform No. 45, his experience winning the UEFA Champions League with Inter Milan and ‘beautiful’ English football.

There was a lot of ‘happiness’ mentioned by Balotelli in the interview. He was asked about his admiration for Anfield and whether he expected the grand reception he’s received thusfar.

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.

Balotelli even went ‘next level’ with a philosophical answer to the following question:

Q: Finally, what are your ambitions here at Liverpool? What do you hope to achieve?

A: As much as I can.

No doubt he will. No doubt.

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