Mario Balotelli is a reformed character since returning to Italy this summer, according to the chief executive of Milan, Adriano Galliani.
The Italian striker has enjoyed a colourful if immature past and he had a good behaviour clause inserted into his contract when he returned to Milan on loan from Liverpool banning extravagant haircuts and clothing.
He failed to make an impression after his £16m transfer to Merseyside where his work-rate and commitment were called into question but Galliani insisted his behaviour so far has been beyond reproach.
“He has an extraordinary attitude, he’s changed radically,” Galliani said. “He’s the first to arrive at [the training centre] and the last to leave.
“Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic often wants the players to have breakfast at 8.30am and he’s always there before eight.
“He’s probably realised that this is his last chance and I’m sure he won’t waste it. His technical ability has never been in question. If he continues with the approach he’s had in this first week then he’ll be fine.”
Balotelli’s first spell at Milan was relatively successful, with a respectable scoring rate, although there were some misdemeanours. He lost his temper in front of the cameras after one performance was criticised by Italian television pundits, telling his interviewers that they did not understand football and throwing his microphone down.
No comments:
Post a Comment