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Goal.com Special: Mario Balotelli's Inter to Manchester City transfer saga - the definitive timeline
From first admission, to crunch meeting, to agreeing terms with City...
1 Aug 2010 16:29:00
Friday, April 30
16:40: Agent Mino Raiola: Mario Balotelli won't stay at Inter if things continue like this
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Friday, May 12
09:45: Manchester City plot swoop for Inter 'bad boy' Mario Balotelli - report
Balotelli emerges as a summer transfer target for Manchester City, according to a report from The Times.
Tuesday, May 25
16:30: Mario Balotelli's Inter future has not been decided - agent
The agent of Inter striker Mario Balotelli says that his client's future will be up in the air until he meets with the Nerazzurri's directors.
Thursday, June 10
16:30: Inter supremo Massimo Moratti welcomes Manchester City interest in Mario Balotelli
Inter president Massimo Moratti responsive as the Premier League outfit Manchester City reignite their interest in the forward.
Saturday, June 19
09:30: Manchester City prepare £20m (€24m) offer for Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Manchester City upscale their interest in Mario Balotelli by faxing Inter an initial £20 million (€24m) offer, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.
Wednesday, June 30
10:10: Manchester City & Arsenal ready to move for Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Manchester City and Arsenal are ready to entice Inter rebel Mario Balotelli with lucrative offers after he admitted his future in Milan is far from certain.
Wednesday, June 30
16:30: Mario Balotelli can leave for £33.4m (€40m) - Inter president Massimo Moratti
Inter president Massimo Moratti tells the press that a bid of no less than €40m (£33.4m) would be required to prise teenage sensation Mario Balotelli away from the club.
Monday, July 5
19:55: Agent reveals Manchester City offer but insists Mario Balotelli will stay at Inter
The agent of Inter striker Mario Balotelli confirms that an offer for the enigmatic striker has come in from Manchester City. But Mino Raiola is quick to point out that his client would not move to England.
Mario Balotelli | Considering his options
Tuesday, July 6
16:25: Manchester United tell Inter they'll match Manchester City bid for Mario Balotelli - report
Manchester United are determined to go head-to-head with Manchester City and match any bid for Inter striker Mario Balotelli, according to Sky Sports Italia.
Thursday, July 8
09:55: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tells friends Inter ace Mario Balotelli will be 'new Cristiano Ronaldo' - report
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to turn Inter's Mario Balotelli into Old Trafford's new Cristiano Ronaldo.
Friday, July 9
13:55: Roberto Mancini confirms that Manchester City want Mario Balotelli
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says his club are definitely interested in bringing Mario Balotelli from Inter to Eastlands.
Monday, July 12
18:55: Inter starlet Mario Balotelli no longer with the Italian Players Association - agent
Inter striker Mario Balotelli is no longer a part of the Italian Players Association (AIC), his agent reveals to the press.
Wednesday, July 14
17:15: Chelsea set to submit £25m (€30m) offer for Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Chelsea are ready to submit a £25m (€30m) bid for Inter striker Mario Balotelli, according to internews.it.
Thursday, July 15
22:55: Inter insist Premier League target Mario Balotelli is not for sale
Inter poacher Mario Balotelli is ready to ditch Serie A because of issues with the limits on non-EU players introduced by the Italian FA, suggests agent Mino Raiola.
Monday, July 16
14:55: Inter president Massimo Moratti admits Manchester City are interested in Mario Balotelli but claims he is unaware of any offers
Inter president Massimo Moratti confirms Manchester City interest but quickly reveals that he has not been following the latest developments and has no knowledge that the Citizens have made a £20.85m (€25m) bid.
Saturday, July 17
08:55: Manchester City & Manchester United face bidding war for £29m (€35m)-rated Inter striker Mario Balotelli - report
Eastlands outfit in battle with city rivals Manchester United for Balotelli, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Monday, July 19
12:35 : Mino Raiola confirms Mario Balotelli will leave Inter
The attacker's agent says his client is on his way out of the Serie A club.
Wednesday, July 21
14:15: Mario Balotelli's agent suggests Inter deal with Manchester City could take flight next week
Manchester City's deal for Inter striker Mario Balotelli edges closer, but the bureaucratic wheels seem to be turning sluggishly as agent Mino Raiola doesn't expect a conclusion until next week at the earliest.
Saturday, July 24
19:00: Mario Balotelli's future will be resolved next week - agent
The future of Inter striker Mario Balotelli will be finalised next week, according to the player's agent. The 19-year-old looks set to leave the Italian and European champions and join ambitious Premier League club Manchester City this summer.
Sunday, July 25
08:55: Manchester City and Inter reach agreement over Mario Balotelli - report
Inter and Manchester City eventually reach an agreement over the transfer of striker Mario Balotelli, according to latest reports.
Sunday, July 25
10:13: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini excited to work with Mario Balotelli again
City's Italian boss admits his growing hope that he will work with the young striker again, after bringing him through the ranks while in charge at Inter.
13:38: Balotelli's agent plays down reports of agreement with Manchester City
Reports of a transfer agreement between City and Inter are premature, says agent Mino Raiola. "Nothing has been signed between Balotelli and Manchester City and I doubt anything will be in the next few days," he notes.
Tuesday, July 27
08:39: Manchester City agree £24m fee with Inter for Mario Balotelli - report
Press reports claim the transfer fee could eventually rise to £29m, depending on the 19-year-old's achievements in Manchester, and that Balotelli will sign a five-year deal for a reported £65,000 per week.
Wednesday, July 28
00:02: Massimo Moratti confirms Manchester City target Mario Balotelli can leave Inter
Inter president Moratti has accepted that Balotelli is likely to leave this summer, insisting that the club have received "some important offers" for the young Italian striker.
12:50: Inter's Mario Balotelli to join Manchester City 'within hours' - report
Deal reportedly imminent as all parties seek a speedy resolution. Balotelli's agent and a lawyer have been in Manchester all morning to that end, and City officials are ready to fly to Milan later today to finalise the transfer with their Inter counterparts.
Inter president Moratti has accepted that Balotelli is likely to leave this summer, insisting that the club have received "some important offers" for the young Italian striker.
Thursday, July 29
12:50: Inter's Mario Balotelli to join Manchester City 'within hours' - report
Deal reportedly imminent as all parties seek a speedy resolution. Balotelli's agent and a lawyer have been in Manchester all morning to that end, and City officials are ready to fly to Milan later today to finalise the transfer with their Inter counterparts.
Friday, July 30
23:50: Massimo Moratti reveals Inter will meet with Manchester City on Monday to attempt to conclude Mario Balotelli deal
Inter president insists that talks over Balotelli will continue on Monday as City look to conclude a deal with the Serie A giants for the Italian starlet.
Inter president insists that talks over Balotelli will continue on Monday as City look to conclude a deal with the Serie A giants for the Italian starlet.
Saturday, July 31
10:17: Cesare Prandelli picks Antonio Cassano & Mario Balotelli in revamped Italy squad - report
Striker is reportedly set to be included in new-look Italy squad as coach Cesare Prandelli rings the changes following disastrous World Cup showing.
10:30: Manchester City offer Inter Robinho as part of Mario Balotelli deal - report
Citizens' out-of-favour Brazilian Robinho could reportedly be part of the deal that brings Balotelli to Eastlands.
09:59: Inter Milan ace Samuel Eto'o warns Manchester City target Mario Balotelli to 'sort his head out'
Cameroon international warns his team-mate he must learn to keep his cool and control his temper if he is to fulfil his potential.
15:40: Inter coach Rafael Benitez unaware of Mario Balotelli's situation
New coach Benitez refuses to speak about striker's future and claims he left him out of a pre-season friendly against Manchester City due to injury.
16:08: Manchester City target Mario Balotelli admits to suffering from homesickness
Striker's latest comments cast doubt over proposed transfer after he admits he "can't imagine being far from my family, in another city."
Striker is reportedly set to be included in new-look Italy squad as coach Cesare Prandelli rings the changes following disastrous World Cup showing.
10:30: Manchester City offer Inter Robinho as part of Mario Balotelli deal - report
Citizens' out-of-favour Brazilian Robinho could reportedly be part of the deal that brings Balotelli to Eastlands.
Sunday, August 1
09:59: Inter Milan ace Samuel Eto'o warns Manchester City target Mario Balotelli to 'sort his head out'
Cameroon international warns his team-mate he must learn to keep his cool and control his temper if he is to fulfil his potential.
15:40: Inter coach Rafael Benitez unaware of Mario Balotelli's situation
New coach Benitez refuses to speak about striker's future and claims he left him out of a pre-season friendly against Manchester City due to injury.
16:08: Manchester City target Mario Balotelli admits to suffering from homesickness
Striker's latest comments cast doubt over proposed transfer after he admits he "can't imagine being far from my family, in another city."
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