AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has pledged his commitment to the Rossoneri.
Balotelli has now been with Milan for 12 months after joining from Manchester City last year.
"I am happy to play for this great team, especially in difficult moments, because anyone can get through easy times. It's in the difficult ones that it's tough to get the best out of yourself," he told Milan Channel.
"Now we find ourselves in a better situation compared to a while ago, as we are slowly pulling ourselves out.
"I am truly happy to be here, had a wonderful year with the Rossoneri and hope to continue like this."
Asked whether he was the guiding light for his team, Balotelli accepted it to a certain degree.
"I am important the same way that my other teammates are, whether they are on the field, on the bench or in the stands.
"It is only normal that being a striker I have more of an opportunity to push the team forward with goals, so I have a little more responsibility. I am happy to be a leader for this team."
