Gasperini: Inter Milan president Moratti wanted Man City's Balotelli

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti wanted to bring back Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli this season, it has been revealed.

Former coach Gian Piero Gasperini says they discussed re-signing the firebrand.

“In Dublin Moratti spoke to me about the possibility of bringing back Balotelli. Perhaps he’d discussed it with Roberto Mancini. However, he explained to me that the only people at Inter who wanted him back were me and him. I thought the President and the Coach would be enough…”

Join the conversation on

Tribalfootball Store

Manchester City 2010/11 Home Replica Football Shirt Made by Umbro. Sponsor Etihad Airways Shirt Worn in the Fa Cup Final win over Stoke City. Colour Sky Blue/White

£10.99 Buy

Manchester City 2011/12 Training Micro FleeceShirt Made by Umbro. Sponsor Etihad Airways. Colour Sky Blue

£24.99 Buy

AC Milan 11/12 Away Football Shirt Made by Adidas Climacool Fabric, designed to reduce heat and moisture build-up, Keeping you fresh during Play.

£19.99 Buy

CTR 360 Maestri FG Football Boots Made By Nike Control and passing pace are key to winning those pitch battles, The CTR 360 II Maestri Boot Gives you a much greater control on Pitch.

£69.99 Buy

Adidas F10 FG Football Boots Youths. Made by Adidas. Optimize your lateral quickness, acceleration and handling with the new adidas F10.

£14.99 Buy

Total 90 Shoot III Kids SG Football Boots.

£19.99 Buy

Inter Milan Best N98 Anthem Jacket Made By Nike Full Zip Nike Inter Milan Pre Match Players Anthem/Walk out Jacket Colour Pure Platinum/Summit White/Blue Glow

£49.99 Buy

Inter Milan 11/12 SS Home Football Shirt Black/Blue. Made by Nike. Released for the 2011/12 Season.

£29.99 Buy