Ummm..no, but, thanks for the "welcome" in the other thread, dude. Appreciate it.
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Ummm..no, but, thanks for the "welcome" in the other thread, dude. Appreciate it.
Echo seem to think he's taken a paycut too, good man.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/balotelli-exclusive-how-striker-convinced-7660700
A massive pay cut and promises of an improved attitude are just some of the key features of the negotiations
Mike Egerton/PA Wire
Mario Balotelli during a training session at the Arena da Amazonia, Manaus, Brazil
Mario Balotelli has convinced Liverpool he’s fully committed to joining the club by agreeing to take a staggering 50% cut in his basic wage.
The Italian striker, who is on the brink of completing a £16m move from AC Milan, arrived at Melwood on Friday evening after starting his medical in Manchester earlier in the day.
Liverpool is prepared to complete the deal after receiving the assurances they wanted from the 24-year-old regarding his attitude and application.
Balotelli has agreed to a contract which is heavily incentive based.
He will earn around £100,000 per week at Anfield – around half of what he pocketed in Serie A.
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However, he has the potential to top up his salary to the level he was on at Milan if he triggers a series of performance related and behavioural clauses.
Brendan Rodgers has already gone on the record to say that Balotelli's presence at Anfield won't disrupt Liverpool FC's team ethic.
Balotelli flew into Manchester on Friday after the Reds’ talks with his agent Mino Raiola reached a successful conclusion.
The controversial frontman was met by club medical staff and underwent a series of scans in Manchester before travelling to Melwood to meet Brendan Rodgers for the first time.
His medical will continue on Saturday and the transfer should be rubber-stamped over the weekend.
Balotelli won’t be eligible to play against his former club Manchester City on Monday night but could make his debut away to Tottenham next weekend.
Reports suggesting Liverpool are also on the brink of signing Samuel Eto’o are wide of the mark. The Reds currently have no plans to follow up their initial interest in the 33-year-old free agent.
The arrival of Balotelli could trigger Fabio Borini’s exit from Anfield. The fellow Italian has been stalling over a move to Sunderland for a month.
Liverpool are still keen to pocket the £14million on offer from the Black Cats and Borini has been informed that if he stays he will be fourth choice striker behind Daniel Sturridge, Balotelli and Rickie Lambert.
Balotelli will be the Reds’ ninth signing of the summer and take their spending during this window to around £116m.
They have received around £80million in transfer fees.
Rodgers still wants another keeper before the September 1 deadline as he seeks a shot-stopper to compete with Brad Jones for the role of Simon Mignolet’s deputy.
Brendan Rodgers manager of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
“We don’t have too much more left to do,” Rodgers said.
“We’ve done the bulk of our work. We always said we were looking for another striker and if we can do a deal we will.
“Come the end of August I’m sure I’ll be really happy with the team and the squad I’ve got.”
Rodgers admitted there are likely to be a number of departures over the coming week.
Jordon Ibe is expected to go out on loan, while Daniel Agger, Oussama Assaidi, Sebastian Coates and Jack Robinson could also move on.
“We have a number of players who will look and see where their opportunities will lie,” he added.
“Every player here now is clear in terms of where I see them either in the squad or not in the squad. Every player understands exactly where they stand here at Liverpool.
“We will see between now and the end of August whether opportunities come for them to move on if they want to do that.”
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/incoming/balotelli-exclusive-how-striker-convinced-7660700
Balotelli exclusive: How the striker convinced Liverpool FC he's their manBalotelli exclusive: How the striker convinced Liverpool FC he's their man
A massive pay cut and promises of an improved attitude are just some of the key features of the negotiations
Mike Egerton/PA Wire
Mario Balotelli during a training session at the Arena da Amazonia, Manaus, Brazil
Mario Balotelli has convinced Liverpool he’s fully committed to joining the club by agreeing to take a staggering 50% cut in his basic wage.
The Italian striker, who is on the brink of completing a £16m move from AC Milan, arrived at Melwood on Friday evening after starting his medical in Manchester earlier in the day.
Liverpool is prepared to complete the deal after receiving the assurances they wanted from the 24-year-old regarding his attitude and application.
Balotelli has agreed to a contract which is heavily incentive based.
He will earn around £100,000 per week at Anfield – around half of what he pocketed in Serie A.
l
However, he has the potential to top up his salary to the level he was on at Milan if he triggers a series of performance related and behavioural clauses.
Brendan Rodgers has already gone on the record to say that Balotelli's presence at Anfield won't disrupt Liverpool FC's team ethic.
Balotelli flew into Manchester on Friday after the Reds’ talks with his agent Mino Raiola reached a successful conclusion.
The controversial frontman was met by club medical staff and underwent a series of scans in Manchester before travelling to Melwood to meet Brendan Rodgers for the first time.
His medical will continue on Saturday and the transfer should be rubber-stamped over the weekend.
Balotelli won’t be eligible to play against his former club Manchester City on Monday night but could make his debut away to Tottenham next weekend.
Reports suggesting Liverpool are also on the brink of signing Samuel Eto’o are wide of the mark. The Reds currently have no plans to follow up their initial interest in the 33-year-old free agent.
The arrival of Balotelli could trigger Fabio Borini’s exit from Anfield. The fellow Italian has been stalling over a move to Sunderland for a month.
Liverpool are still keen to pocket the £14million on offer from the Black Cats and Borini has been informed that if he stays he will be fourth choice striker behind Daniel Sturridge, Balotelli and Rickie Lambert.
Balotelli will be the Reds’ ninth signing of the summer and take their spending during this window to around £116m.
They have received around £80million in transfer fees.
Rodgers still wants another keeper before the September 1 deadline as he seeks a shot-stopper to compete with Brad Jones for the role of Simon Mignolet’s deputy.
Brendan Rodgers manager of Liverpool during a training session at Melwood Training Ground. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
“We don’t have too much more left to do,” Rodgers said.
“We’ve done the bulk of our work. We always said we were looking for another striker and if we can do a deal we will.
“Come the end of August I’m sure I’ll be really happy with the team and the squad I’ve got.”
Rodgers admitted there are likely to be a number of departures over the coming week.
Jordon Ibe is expected to go out on loan, while Daniel Agger, Oussama Assaidi, Sebastian Coates and Jack Robinson could also move on.
“We have a number of players who will look and see where their opportunities will lie,” he added.
“Every player here now is clear in terms of where I see them either in the squad or not in the squad. Every player understands exactly where they stand here at Liverpool.
“We will see between now and the end of August whether opportunities come for them to move on if they want to do that.”
A massive pay cut and promises of an improved attitude are just some of the key features of the negotiations
Mike Egerton/PA Wire
Mario Balotelli during a training session at the Arena da Amazonia, Manaus, Brazil
Mario Balotelli has convinced Liverpool he’s fully committed to joining the club by agreeing to take a staggering 50% cut in his basic wage.
The Italian striker, who is on the brink of completing a £16m move from AC Milan, arrived at Melwood on Friday evening after starting his medical in Manchester earlier in the day.
Liverpool is prepared to complete the deal after receiving the assurances they wanted from the 24-year-old regarding his attitude and application.
Balotelli has agreed to a contract which is heavily incentive based.
He will earn around £100,000 per week at Anfield – around half of what he pocketed in Serie A.
l
However, he has the potential to top up his salary to the level he was on at Milan if he triggers a series of performance related and behavioural clauses.
Brendan Rodgers has already gone on the record to say that Balotelli's presence at Anfield won't disrupt Liverpool FC's team ethic.
Balotelli flew into Manchester on Friday after the Reds’ talks with his agent Mino Raiola reached a successful conclusion.
The controversial frontman was met by club medical staff and underwent a series of scans in Manchester before travelling to Melwood to meet Brendan Rodgers for the first time.
His medical will continue on Saturday and the transfer should be rubber-stamped over the weekend.
Balotelli won’t be eligible to play against his former club Manchester City on Monday night but could make his debut away to Tottenham next weekend.
Reports suggesting Liverpool are also on the brink of signing Samuel Eto’o are wide of the mark. The Reds currently have no plans to follow up their initial interest in the 33-year-old free agent.
The arrival of Balotelli could trigger Fabio Borini’s exit from Anfield. The fellow Italian has been stalling over a move to Sunderland for a month.
Liverpool are still keen to pocket the £14million on offer from the Black Cats and Borini has been informed that if he stays he will be fourth choice striker behind Daniel Sturridge, Balotelli and Rickie Lambert.
Balotelli will be the Reds’ ninth signing of the summer and take their spending during this window to around £116m.
They have received around £80million in transfer fees.
Rodgers still wants another keeper before the September 1 deadline as he seeks a shot-stopper to compete with Brad Jones for the role of Simon Mignolet’s deputy.
“We don’t have too much more left to do,” Rodgers said.
“We’ve done the bulk of our work. We always said we were looking for another striker and if we can do a deal we will.
“Come the end of August I’m sure I’ll be really happy with the team and the squad I’ve got.”
Rodgers admitted there are likely to be a number of departures over the coming week.
Jordon Ibe is expected to go out on loan, while Daniel Agger, Oussama Assaidi, Sebastian Coates and Jack Robinson could also move on.
“We have a number of players who will look and see where their opportunities will lie,” he added.
“Every player here now is clear in terms of where I see them either in the squad or not in the squad. Every player understands exactly where they stand here at Liverpool.
“We will see between now and the end of August whether opportunities come for them to move on if they want to do that.”
Mario Balotelli will lose £2 million a year if he does not shed his bad-boy image at Liverpool after he accepted a significant pay cut to leave AC Milan.
Balotelli arrived in England on Friday to undergo the first stage of a medical held in Manchester and Liverpool this weekend. Personal terms are agreed, so it is the relationship struck between Brendan Rodgers and Balotelli that will determine if the £16 million transfer will be go through. Indications on Friday evening were that the first meeting went extremely well and the deal is expected to be finalised by Tuesday.
Liverpool have an option to sign Samuel Eto’o if talks with Balotelli break down, but Rodgers and the Anfield hierarchy are encouraged by the eagerness of the player to make financial compromises to move to Liverpool, believing he realises this is his last chance to succeed at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
Liverpool offered the Italian around £90,000 a week to return to England, but there are add-ons amounting to an additional £40,000 if the 24-year-old keeps out of trouble.
Balotelli earned around £160,000 a week in Italy, and commanded similar terms while at Manchester City. The fact he willingly accepted a reduced, incentivised salary is a key reason behind the deal pressing ahead over the last few days.
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Balotelli arrived in England on Friday to undergo the first stage of a medical held in Manchester and Liverpool this weekend. Personal terms are agreed, so it is the relationship struck between Brendan Rodgers and Balotelli that will determine if the £16 million transfer will be go through. Indications on Friday evening were that the first meeting went extremely well and the deal is expected to be finalised by Tuesday.
Liverpool have an option to sign Samuel Eto’o if talks with Balotelli break down, but Rodgers and the Anfield hierarchy are encouraged by the eagerness of the player to make financial compromises to move to Liverpool, believing he realises this is his last chance to succeed at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
Liverpool offered the Italian around £90,000 a week to return to England, but there are add-ons amounting to an additional £40,000 if the 24-year-old keeps out of trouble.
Balotelli earned around £160,000 a week in Italy, and commanded similar terms while at Manchester City. The fact he willingly accepted a reduced, incentivised salary is a key reason behind the deal pressing ahead over the last few days.
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biggest transfer we've ever made
and listening to rodgers today... we're very lucky that he's turned out so well
But that's like finding a needle in a haystack!
Yeah, good old Mario! He's practically volunteering. Still, I suppose less money for fireworks is a good thing.
Can we all please assume that reports of the pay deal are Bullshit for now. Cool.
I have become less optimistic as the day has passed. It will be extraordinary if this works out well.
He opens his eyes cautiously. There is only a searing pain in place of the light he expected. Burrying his head back down and pulling the covers up tight to his chest there is a clattering of empty cans and ashtray hitting the wooden floor.
He groans.
Rubbing his face he sits upright and surveys the carnage that his life has slipped backwards into.
The miasma.
Falling back into the pillow he stares passively at the ceiling. For a few moments his gaze drawn to a spider casually spinning a web from lampshade to wardrobe. His eyes widen as his body suddenly stiffens, a look of panic across his face.
Balotelli. Fuck!! We signed Balotelli last night!! Fuck.
He groans.
Rubbing his face he sits upright and surveys the carnage that his life has slipped backwards into.
The miasma.
Falling back into the pillow he stares passively at the ceiling. For a few moments his gaze drawn to a spider casually spinning a web from lampshade to wardrobe. His eyes widen as his body suddenly stiffens, a look of panic across his face.
Balotelli. Fuck!! We signed Balotelli last night!! Fuck.
I would be.
Good idea to get him tested in Manchester first. In case he had Ebolatelli.
I agree.
i'm more optimistic tonight than last night. he's gonna be a fucking baller.
when he swags off after his first goal that will be it. pure adulation.
origi is a fucking swagfant compared to balo
What happened to Silversean?
Yes, yes, yes. But will he cut it at Stoke on a cold winters night...
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