Rumour: Arsenal agree £15.8 million fee with AC Milan for Mario Balotelli
According to reports, Arsenal have agreed on a £15.8million fee with AC Milan for the controversial Italian striker Mario Balotelli, who has also agreed on personal terms with the Gunners. The Italian giants are understood to be happy to offload the tortured genius from their squad following a season full of inconsistent performances.
The 24 year old has already played in England for Manchester City in the past. although his performances then too were inconsistent and filled with unpredictability.
The Arsenal boss reportedly believes that Balotelli can not only challenge Frenchman Olivier Giroud for a starting position in the lineup, but can also form an intriguing partnership with him. The Italian could earn wages in the range of £160,000-per-week and might also be able to get his preferred No.45 with the Gunners.
The only concern is whether his combustible personality will be a good fit with the predominantly jovial characters in the Arsenal dressing room.