Mario Balotelli has completed his £16million move from AC Milan to Liverpool on a three-year deal. The 24-year-old arrived at Melwood on Monday afternoon to put the finishing touches to the transfer before undergoing a one-on-one session with Liverpool's head of conditioning and fitness, Ryland Morgans. The former Manchester City striker will earn £125,000-a-week at Anfield, and will be in attendance to watch Liverpool's game against his former employers on Monday night. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Brendan Rodgers: We aim to curb Balotelli's reputation . New recruit: Mario Balotelli has completed his £16million move from AC Milan to Liverpool on a three-year deal, with the option of a fourth . You'll Never Walk Alone: Balotelli poses with the No 45 shirt at Melwood after completing his £16million move from AC Milan . History makers: Italian striker Balotelli poses with the European Cup, which Liverpool have won five times, most recently in 2005 . Ready for business: The 24-year-old arrived at Melwood on Monday afternoon to put the finishing touches to the transfer . Signing up: Balotelli returns to England after an 18-month absence having scored 30 goals with AC Milan . Welcome aboard: Balotelli stands beside a montage of Liverpool's history at Melwood, with the club posting an arty welcome to the club on Twitter (right) Raring to go: Balotelli poses in the boot room at Melwood, and will be in attendance for Liverpool's clash with Manchester City on Monday . 'A great team with young players': Balotelli, who left Manchester City in 2013, said Liverpool are one of the best teams in England . Balotelli told the Liverpool club website: 'I'm very happy. We've been talking about coming here and now I'm happy to be here. Liverpool are one of the best teams here in England and the football is very good here. 'It's a great team with young players, and that's why I came here.' He has won the Premier League with Manchester City in 2012, the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010, three Serie A championships and the FA Cup, plus 33 caps for Italy during which he has scored 13 goals including the strike that accounted for England in the World Cup. He has also had a colourful career and has often fallen out with his managers. Balotelli, who has the option of a fourth year when his new contract runs out in 2017, also admitted he was surprised by the reaction he got from Liverpool fans upon his arrival. He added: 'I didn't expect [the incredible reception from fans] because I've always been playing against Liverpool. Whenever I played against Liverpool, the fans weren't nice with me but that's normal - it's football! He's here! Balotelli trained alone at Liverpool's Melwood training ground before signing the three-year contract . Controversial past: Balotelli has had some issues with his behaviour but Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is confident he can get the best out of him . 'Now that I play for Liverpool, I can see the expectation in people. They're very happy and that makes me very happy at the same time. 'When I play with this team [at Anfield], it's going to be nice for sure. To play here for Liverpool excites me, but if you're an opponent it's difficult. 'I maybe have a little bit more experience than other players - if I can help them, I'm happy to help them. 'When I meet the team, start training with them and start my first game, I will realise. For now, I have just seen the city.' Having moved to AC Milan in January 2013, Balotelli now admits it was a mistake to leave the Premier League. He said: 'I'm happy to be back because I left England and it was a mistake. I wanted to go to Italy but I realised it was a mistake. 'English football is generally better. English football is beautiful.' In the flesh: Balotelli's debut for Liverpool should come against Tottenham at White Hart Lane on August 31 . From me, to you: Balotelli (left) runs forward alongside Liverpool's head of fitness Ryland Morgans . Inspiration: Italian striker Balotelli also posted this picture of Liverpool legend Bill Shankly's famous quote on his Instagram account . Up front: Balotelli scored 30 goals during his year-and-a-half at AC Milan in Serie A, but he insisted leaving England for his homeland was 'a mistake' Balotelli should be in the Liverpool dressing room ahead of the clash with former club Manchester City on Monday night, as well as on the team coach after the game at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers also told the club website: 'This transfer represents outstanding value for the club and I think we have done a really smart piece of business here. 'There is no doubting Mario's ability; he is a world-class talent and someone who, for such a young age, has vast experience of playing at the very highest level. 'He has scored goals in the Barclays Premier League, in Italy, in the Champions League and for his country at international level.' Azzurri: Balotelli played for Italy at the World Cup, scoring against England in their first game . Opportunity: Balotelli (red) has his last chance at 'elite level' at Liverpool, says his agent Mino Raiola (centre) Back: Balotelli will be in attendance to watch his new club take on former employers Man City on Monday .
Mario Balotelli signs three-year contract with Liverpool, with the Italian striker costing £16million from AC Milan .
Former Manchester City star will wear the No 45 shirt at Anfield and trained alone at Melwood on Monday .
The 24-year-old will earn £125,000-a-week at Liverpool, and will watch his new side's clash with City at the Etihad .
Balotelli: 'Liverpool are one of the best teams here in England and the football is very good here'
The Italian added: 'I'm happy to be back because I left England and it was a mistake'
Mario Balotelli has completed his £16million move from AC Milan to Liverpool on a three-year deal. The 24-year-old arrived at Melwood on Monday afternoon to put the finishing touches to the transfer before undergoing a one-on-one session with Liverpool's head of conditioning and fitness, Ryland Morgans. The former Manchester City striker will earn £125,000-a-week at Anfield, and will be in attendance to watch Liverpool's game against his former employers on Monday night. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Brendan Rodgers: We aim to curb Balotelli's reputation . New recruit: Mario Balotelli has completed his £16million move from AC Milan to Liverpool on a three-year deal, with the option of a fourth . You'll Never Walk Alone: Balotelli poses with the No 45 shirt at Melwood after completing his £16million move from AC Milan . History makers: Italian striker Balotelli poses with the European Cup, which Liverpool have won five times, most recently in 2005 . Ready for business: The 24-year-old arrived at Melwood on Monday afternoon to put the finishing touches to the transfer . Signing up: Balotelli returns to England after an 18-month absence having scored 30 goals with AC Milan . Welcome aboard: Balotelli stands beside a montage of Liverpool's history at Melwood, with the club posting an arty welcome to the club on Twitter (right) Raring to go: Balotelli poses in the boot room at Melwood, and will be in attendance for Liverpool's clash with Manchester City on Monday . 'A great team with young players': Balotelli, who left Manchester City in 2013, said Liverpool are one of the best teams in England . Balotelli told the Liverpool club website: 'I'm very happy. We've been talking about coming here and now I'm happy to be here. Liverpool are one of the best teams here in England and the football is very good here. 'It's a great team with young players, and that's why I came here.' He has won the Premier League with Manchester City in 2012, the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010, three Serie A championships and the FA Cup, plus 33 caps for Italy during which he has scored 13 goals including the strike that accounted for England in the World Cup. He has also had a colourful career and has often fallen out with his managers. Balotelli, who has the option of a fourth year when his new contract runs out in 2017, also admitted he was surprised by the reaction he got from Liverpool fans upon his arrival. He added: 'I didn't expect [the incredible reception from fans] because I've always been playing against Liverpool. Whenever I played against Liverpool, the fans weren't nice with me but that's normal - it's football! He's here! Balotelli trained alone at Liverpool's Melwood training ground before signing the three-year contract . Controversial past: Balotelli has had some issues with his behaviour but Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is confident he can get the best out of him . 'Now that I play for Liverpool, I can see the expectation in people. They're very happy and that makes me very happy at the same time. 'When I play with this team [at Anfield], it's going to be nice for sure. To play here for Liverpool excites me, but if you're an opponent it's difficult. 'I maybe have a little bit more experience than other players - if I can help them, I'm happy to help them. 'When I meet the team, start training with them and start my first game, I will realise. For now, I have just seen the city.' Having moved to AC Milan in January 2013, Balotelli now admits it was a mistake to leave the Premier League. He said: 'I'm happy to be back because I left England and it was a mistake. I wanted to go to Italy but I realised it was a mistake. 'English football is generally better. English football is beautiful.' In the flesh: Balotelli's debut for Liverpool should come against Tottenham at White Hart Lane on August 31 . From me, to you: Balotelli (left) runs forward alongside Liverpool's head of fitness Ryland Morgans . Inspiration: Italian striker Balotelli also posted this picture of Liverpool legend Bill Shankly's famous quote on his Instagram account . Up front: Balotelli scored 30 goals during his year-and-a-half at AC Milan in Serie A, but he insisted leaving England for his homeland was 'a mistake' Balotelli should be in the Liverpool dressing room ahead of the clash with former club Manchester City on Monday night, as well as on the team coach after the game at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers also told the club website: 'This transfer represents outstanding value for the club and I think we have done a really smart piece of business here. 'There is no doubting Mario's ability; he is a world-class talent and someone who, for such a young age, has vast experience of playing at the very highest level. 'He has scored goals in the Barclays Premier League, in Italy, in the Champions League and for his country at international level.' Azzurri: Balotelli played for Italy at the World Cup, scoring against England in their first game . Opportunity: Balotelli (red) has his last chance at 'elite level' at Liverpool, says his agent Mino Raiola (centre) Back: Balotelli will be in attendance to watch his new club take on former employers Man City on Monday .
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