Mario Balotelli’s move from Manchester City to AC Milan has been confirmed. Here are the key details:
- Transfer Agreement: Manchester City agreed to sell Mario Balotelli to AC Milan.
- Contract Terms: Balotelli is set to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract with AC Milan, keeping him at the club until June 2017.
- Salary and Bonuses: The reported annual salary for Balotelli at AC Milan is four million euros, with additional bonuses. The total package, including bonuses, is said to be lucrative for the striker.
- Transfer Fee: AC Milan is expected to pay Manchester City a transfer fee of 20 million euros, with the possibility of an additional three million euros in bonuses.
- Medical Examination: Before finalizing the transfer, Balotelli is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Wednesday.
This move marks Balotelli’s return to Italy and Serie A, where he previously played for Inter Milan before joining Manchester City in 2010. Balotelli’s time at Manchester City was marked by both on-field successes and off-field controversies, including his well-documented clashes with coach Roberto Mancini.