Mario Balotelli admits he only joined Manchester City because of he presence of manager Roberto Mancini.

In an interview with City fan Noel Gallagher for BBC One's Football Focus, Balotelli said he would never have joined the club were it not for Mancini.

"If Mancini wasn't here, I never come here," said Balotelli. "But now that I'm here, I'm OK, I'm happy."