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Balotelli 'wants to honour contract' at City

ESPN staff
January 2, 2011
Mario Balotelli scored a hat trick against Aston Villa © PA Photos
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Mario Balotelli has shot down persistent speculation linking him to AC Milan by insisting that he wants to stay at Manchester City.

The Italy international, who joined City for in excess of £20 million in August, has reportedly been plagued by homesickness since leaving Inter Milan.

But Balotelli is adamant that he is letting nothing distract him from his goal of winning the Premier League with City, who are level on points with leaders Manchester United.

"I don't know exactly how long I will stay with City but I have the contract and I want to respect it," added Balotelli. "I want to win the league with Manchester City and I think we can do it this season. We have the players.

"I want to repay Roberto Mancini, too. Since I was 17 he has been the most important coach in my career."

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