Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli believes that his current manager Roberto Mancini is a much better man than former boss Jose Mourinho.

The Italian firebrand has spoken out about his thoughts on the two bosses, saying that the former Inter Milan man lacks manners and that one day Mancini will be the best tactician in the world.

"He is the best coach in the world but, as a man, he still has to learn manners," he said of Mourinho.

"Roberto Mancini's the most important coach I've ever had. He'll soon become the No 1 in the world.

"But already, in terms of human qualities, he is two kilometres ahead of Mourinho. Wait, make that 10km."