Nice striker Mario Balotelli has heaped praise on Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus.

However, the support had nothing to do with Gabriel's on-field exploits.

Instead, the former City striker praised Gabriel for ignoring a call from a former girlfriend, who refused to talk to the youngster at Palmeiras, but immediately sought to make contact when he signed his Premier League contract.

Balotelli took to Instagram to praise the youngster: "Bravo say no to gold diggers."

He also added: "By the way I miss those colors #comeoncity #bleumoon"