AS Roma coach Claudio Ranieri is backing Mario Balotelli to be successful at Manchester City.
The Inter Milan striker is expected to complete his move to City within days.
Former Chelsea manager Ranieri said: "Balotelli? He's young but is a champion. Going to Manchester City, it will be very important for him to improve as a young guy, he will have the opportunity to become a man.
"Definitely, he still needs to improve, but I think he's a very smart young player."
