Many latest reports suggested that Arsenal are very much interested in signing AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli. Now, Arsene Wenger himself spoke openly about the possibility of a deal.
Wenger said,
“We cannot believe absolutely everything that is on the internet or in the papers.
“Sometimes it is created by agents or by press who need news. But in this case, it’s not true.”
While Wenger is denying interest in the Italian forward, AC Milan gave a hint that they may sell their star striker in this window,
AC Milan’s Vice-president Barbara Berlusconi (in his recent interview to their official website),
“Balotelli is a great player.
“But the way I see it, I don’t believe that someone can be irreplaceable. We will see what happens.”
In other news, Balotelli got angry after a racist comment from a fan. An Italian fan posted a video in instagram saying, “Mario, do you know what the thing is? You’re not Italian, get out.”
The Italian forward reacted with an emotional comment of his own.
“I’m Mario Balotelli, I’m 23 and I didn’t choose to be Italian,” he said.
“I really wanted it because I was born in ITALY and I’ve always lived in ITALY. This World Cup meant a lot to me and I’m sad, angry and disappointed with myself.
“It’s true maybe I could have scored against Costa Rica (they lost 1-0 last Friday), you’re (in the plural) right, but then what?
“Then what’s the problem? Maybe what you all want to say is this?
“Don’t put all the blame only on me this time because Mario Balotelli gave everything for the national team and didn’t mess up anything (from a character point of view), so look for another excuse because Mario Balotelli has a clear conscience and is ready to go forward stronger than before and with his head held high.
“Proud to have given his all for His country. Or maybe, as you say, I’m not Italian. Africans would never abandon one of their brothers. NEVER.
“In that respect us blacks, as you call us, are light years ahead. SHAME is not that you can miss a goal or run less or more. SHAMEFULNESS ARE THESE THINGS. True Italians! True?”