Italian striker Mario Balotelli posted a touching farewell on his official Facebook account to his former club AC Milan after sealing his £16m transfer to English Premier League side Liverpool.
The Azzurii forward joined the Rossoneri back in January 2013 after a series of bust-ups with former Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini during Balotelli's time at the Etihad.
At San Siro, the 24-year-old became a star player in a team that failed to live up to their legendary status in the world of football, scoring an impressive tally of 30 goals in 54 games for the Serie A giants, though failing to win any silverware.
But now, Super Mario, who was spotted in the stands for Manchester City's 3-1 win over Liverpool on Monday, will be plying his trade at Anfield alongside Daniel Sturridge and club captain Steven Gerrard.
Balotelli joined AC Milan back in January 2013 having hit a rough spell at Man City
But the Italian striker now makes his return to the EPL, signing for Liverpool on a £16m deal
SPOTTED: Super Mario and new Reds team-mate Adam Lallana watching Liverpool take on Man City at the Etihad
In his message, Balotelli thanked the Milan fans for showing "incredible loyalty and faith" in the him, thanked the club's staff for the "exceptional patience and guidance over the years" he was given during his time at San Siro, and expressed his gratitude towards his team-mates who supported Balotelli "on and off the pitch".
Super Mario's touching farewell message to the Rossoneri after he departed San Siro for Anfield
Balotelli posted this pic of himself alongside new Liverpool team-mates Adam Lallana and Jon Flanagan on Instagram
Balotelli completed his move to Liverpool on Monday and is believed he will make his debut for the Reds next Sunday when Tottenham welcome the Merseyside club to White Hart Lane.
