Balotelli is being strongly linked with a departure from the Etihad after a series of petulant displays and red cards.
“I am in Manchester but not for any transfer business. I have talked with Mario and Mancini, there was a moment of tension but now the situation is calmer. Mario has understood his errors. He is special in every way. Sometimes he makes mistakes without meaning to.
“There is enormous pressure from the fans on Mario but Manchester City do not intend to sell him. He must grow here, then in one or two years we’ll see. He must stay here. It is not true he is unhappy. When he leaves England he will do it as a winner.”
