City's fans are the best in England - Mario

[InMyLifetime-BaconChops]

I know this could be merged but who cares.
Gonna miss you, you crazy bastard. I really got the feeling that he did care about us (kind of) and hated United.

Good luck at AC.

 

[geoffchall]

Well the thread could do with a fresh start. Have to say I'm happy all round for this deal. Everyone emerges with great class from the whole transaction. I don't think Mario will ever become what he could be but his words on leaving show that he did appreciate us. But we get our money back and lose the potential to drop £20M when he does something that makes him unsaleable (always a possibility). Good luck and come back with Milan soon.

 

[Churchill123]

Will always have fond memories, the wink, the goal, the tee shirt, the penalties!

Top lad, just shame he couldn't play week in week out like he did for Italy in the world cup!

 

[mancity dan]

Good luck with AC Mario, I hope you sort your head out and get playing as consistently well as you do in the Euro's.

 

[BlueHalli]

Well if he's sayin stuff like that ill hold my hands up and take back what I said about him in another thread.

 

[Skashion]

Full article: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2013/January/Mario-Balotelli-says-goodbye" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/20 ... ys-goodbye</a>

Mario Balotelli admits that leaving City was an emotional wrench but has vowed never to forget his time with the Blues.

After signing for Milan the Italian striker spoke candidly about his last day as a Premier League player, his relationship with Roberto Mancini and his love for "the best fans in England".

“For sure I will remember my brilliant team-mates, the manager and all the supporters. They are the best, they were great with me and I will always have a very special place in my heart for City, it’s a great club with a great future,” he declared. “I thank them for all of their support of me. Maybe one day we will see each other again.

"I think to win the Premier League was a very special moment, and I am proud to have been a part of that.

"And the 6-1 win at Old Trafford was also a big moment in my life. I know what that meant to the supporters, the joy it gave them. To have scored in that game and been part of that history will always live with me."

Balotelli said goodbye to his teammates at the pre-match dinner in the hotel ahead of the 0-0 draw at QPR and admitted it had been a poignant moment.

“Yes, I said goodbye to everyone at the meal in London before the game at Queens Park Rangers. It was a very emotional for me,” he said

“I spoke with Roberto before I went to speak to the players. We spoke for some time about lots of things. He was sad, and I was too. But it was a good conversation. I love Roberto, he has been very important for my career, and I will always thank him for having trust and faith in me.

“Being at City was an important part of my life and career. I needed to grow up like a player and as a person and it has been a very good experience for me.

As Balotelli touched down to join Nigel de Jong at the San Siro, he paid tribute to the City supporters for making him feel so welcome at the Etihad Stadium.

“I will remember, too, the song that City fans had for me. It was special for me and I always liked to hear it. I hope they can still sing it sometimes still, even if I’m not there. Someone told me the fans sang it at QPR; that is nice.

"I love the fans at Manchester City; they are the best in England, maybe the world."

“I will always be interested in Manchester City and their fortunes. I really hope that City can win the league again this year and beat United. I think there are great players at the Club and a great manager too. The club will be very successful in the future and that makes me happy.”

Roberto Mancini admitted that the 22-year old will be missed and wished him all the best in this new chapter of his career.

“With Mario we won the FA Cup, we won the Premier League and the Community Shield," Mancini said.

"I thank Mario for all his contribution to this team, I think he’s an important player for the history of this club."

“We are very sorry for him because he leaves the club but we hope Mario can continue to improve and continues to work hard because he is a top, top player.”

 

[r.soleofsalford]

no mario they`re not.


they`re fickle moaning cunts who leave early.

 

[stan bowles]

With his words today he seems to understand how much winning the PL and the 1-6 meant to us the fans. I'll always remember him fondly. He's followed his heart to Milan and I hope it works out well for him there.

 

[samharris]

no mario they`re not.


they`re fickle moaning ***** who leave early.

Hes obviously never logged on here either..

Free mogadons when you join Bluemoan.

 

[bert's broken neck]

Played a big part in winning our first trophy in 35 years (semi final Wio wind up and MOM in the final!) and I'll always remember him for his performance at the swamp!

Just a pity he wasn't right in his head, most of the time!

Forza SuperMario. Good luck in Milan (I think you're gonna need it!)