Although he cannot join Milan this month, Balotelli denied that he was looking forward to joining Milan in the future to reunite with Cassano and his former Inter Milan teammate Ibrahimovic. Milan indeed needs to add a new striker in the winter transfer window, but since Balotelli just joined Manchester City, it is almost impossible for Milan to sign him this month. Therefore, the "Rossoneri" chose another Italian striker, Cassano, to replace Balotelli.
"Would I envy Cassano joining Milan? A little." Balotelli admitted that he also wanted to join Milan. "Silvio Berlusconi said that Cassano is the best Italian talent, but he is wrong, or maybe he doesn't know Balotelli."
Balotelli suffered a knee injury during his debut for Manchester City in August last year. Although he successfully returned after his injury, a recurrence forced him out of action again. After scoring a hat-trick in the 4-0 victory over Villa on December 28th, Balotelli has not represented Manchester City again. He may return only for the Manchester derby on February 12th.
"I playing with Ibrahimovic and Cassano at Milan? This will happen soon. I will stay at Manchester City this year and next year," Balotelli pointed out that he would leave Manchester City after two years to join Milan.
Although Balotelli joined Manchester City last summer, he has already set a departure date. He admitted that he hopes to join AC Milan within two years. He also stated that he envies Cassano's move to the "Rossoneri".
Balotelli has always been eager to join Milan, which caused many troubles when he played for Inter Milan. Although he has been with Manchester City for less than a year, Balotelli has already set his sights on returning to Milan, but his destination is not his old club Inter Milan, but the long-aspired AC Milan. In November last year, there were rumors that Balotelli had met with Milan vice president Galliani.
Previously, there were reports that Balotelli might need another surgery, delaying his return. However, Balotelli confirmed that he does not need another surgery. "My knee still gives me a lot of trouble, but the cartilage is no longer an issue. I don't need another surgery; in a few weeks, I should be back on the pitch."