The agent of Mario Balotelli says the striker is happy at Manchester City, despite his latest controversy.

Speaking on the same evening as his client's FA charge, the representative of the striker, who began his career at Inter Milan under now-City boss Roberto Mancini, ruled out a quick exit.

"Mario and Roberto are not married, but Mario is grateful," agent Mino Raiola told GR Parlamento.

"Sometimes they fight and argue, but Balotelli knows what Mancini was and is for him.

"However, I cannot say that Mario will remain at Manchester City for life.

"Certainly he will stay there this season and the next one, too. Then we will see."