I am no bad boy, says Balotelli

Manchester: Manchester City signing Mario Balotelli says he is "not a bad boy."

The Italy striker had a stormy relationship with Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho, but is ready for a fresh start after being reunited with Mourinho's predecessor, Roberto Mancini.

The 20-year-old Balotelli said on Wednesday that he is "happy to be here at Manchester City because of the manager and the environment."

Mancini added that "all of us are said to be bad boys when we are young."

City's offseason spending is now beyond 100 million pounds ($157 million) — and midfielder James Milner is still to sign from Aston Villa.

Mancini hopes to finalize the deal for Milner by Wednesday, with City midfielder Stephen Ireland leaving for Villa.