Manchester City star Mario Balotelli has been snapped enjoying a mime artist in the Manchester City Centre.

Out with his girlfriend Raffaella Fico, Balotelli handed a mime artist - dressed all in white - a £20 note to show his appreciation, says the Daily Mail.

The Italian striker, who struck twice in City's epic 6-1 hammering of rivals United at Old Trafford on Sunday, then posed with the man for a photo.

Balotelli is fast becoming one of the Premier League's best-loved characters and was used to front a firework-safety campaign, despite the fire at his house before the derby caused by his friends letting off fireworks in his bathroom.