I have made a promise to keep to myself - Mario Balotelli

Mario Balotelli have made a promise to himself, Milan and everybody who loves him upon his return to Milan and he intends to keep it. Balotelli who completes a loan move back to Milan a year after leaving for Liverpool, says he is grateful to be given a second chance. 

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Balotelli said:

"I have a promise to keep with myself, my family, Milan, Mihajlovic, Raiola and everyone who loves me….I’m starting again from scratch. I know that I can’t make any more mistakes, I can’t make any demands and I must convince everyone all over again. I’ve put myself at their disposition. I accept every rule. I will have space if I deserve it. But I’ve not forgotten how to play football. 

I’ve come back full of energy, with a desire to work and enthusiasm. My own match is not over yet. I’m 25 now, I’m not a baby anymore. I’ve already thrown away too many chances. Then there’s life, which you can’t plan and it’s that which changes you. These are the situations which make you mature. The return to Milan came spontaneously. Mino told me on Saturday: ‘get your bags and take a private jet, you’re going back to Milan. There wasn’t any need for a private jet, I took a commercial flight and returned. 

I knew that I would find another team, because I’m not finished  But I’m grateful to Milan because, and I tell the truth, I didn’t expect that they would take me back, turning to me again. To come back here is a dream come true, it’s a second chance that so many don’t get."

Good luck to him at Milan!