Mario Balotelli will remain at Liverpool next season according to his agent.

The Italian striker has been heavily linked with a return to Serie A after a lacklustre season with the Reds following his £16million move from AC Milan last summer.

However, his representative Mino Raiola insists the 24-year old will not be leaving Anfield in the impending transfer window.

"We have talks with Liverpool and he will stay," he told Sky Sports.

"I have spoken at various times to the club and they were happy with his input and professionalism. Obviously we have to improve the performance but I am really confident that will happen this year."