The agent of Mario Balotelli has talked up the qualities of the Manchester City striker.
Balotelli left Serie A under a cloud after a series of incidents both on and off the field which caused many to question his attitude.
"I thought that a lad with his personality would certainly find an experience abroad to be useful," Raiola told Radio Deejay.
"Inter agreed with me and that is where the move to Manchester City all began."
The enfant terrible of Italian football has been welcomed into the Azzurri fold by Coach Cesare Prandelli.
"Is Mario a 'bad boy'? Only to those who don't know him," continued Raiola.
"The truth is that Mario has a heart of gold and is a truly wonderful lad."
