Balotelli to stay at Man City until 2013

The striker will then be assessing his future. Balotelli began his career at Inter Milan under current City boss Roberto Mancini.

“Mario and Roberto are not married, but Mario is grateful,” agent Mino Raiola told GR Parlamento.

“Sometimes they fight and argue, but Balotelli knows what Mancini was and is for him.

“However, I cannot say that Mario will remain at Manchester City for life.

“Certainly he will stay there this season and the next one, too. Then we will see.”

Raiola does not believe the likes of AC Milan can afford the highly-rated striker.

“We know what a difficult time is passing through the Italian market,” he said.

“Mario is becoming the best player in the world and every year will become increasingly expensive.”