Roberto Mancini admits he would take Mario Balotelli in his Manchester City squad.

The Blues coach knows the young Italian well, of course, from his time in charge of Inter Milan, where the striker is struggling to impress Jose Mourinho.

It is widely expected that Balotelli will leave the San Siro club during the summer window, and Mancini admits he would like the 19-year-old in Manchester.

"I would bring Mario here with me because he is young and has great potential to be world class," he told La Repubblica. "He can resolve games for you, and I never had any complaints about him."

Mancini gave Balotelli his debut for the Nerazzurri two years ago, and the player has since gone on to make fifty Serie A appearances for the reigning champions.

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