Brescia striker Mario Balotelli admits he could've joined Juventus earlier in his career.

Balotelli revealed he had an offer from Juve when leaving Manchester City.

“Adriano Galliani wanted me at Milan. After Manchester City, I was going to Juve and was ok with that, but then Galliani got in the way and when I heard Milan were involved, I lost it," Balotelli told Er Faina.

“As you know, I am a fan of Milan, so I followed my heart. At the time, Milan were seventh or eighth in the table, so it would've been smarter for me to go to Juventus, but I have Milan in my heart.

“To be honest, I love Inter too. Juve would've been a practical choice and I did think about it, but then I chose with my heart."

Balotelli worked with Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan during the early years of his career.

“We got along, there were just a few discussions, with no lack of respect. It only happened once, I can't remember why, but he dropped me for two games. Other than that, we got along well.

“I remember after winning the Champions League, he stepped on to the bus and I was already practically asleep at the back, but he was hugging everyone and crying, they were all crying."