Early this morning, Twitter began percolating with news that Italy striker Mario Balotelli was just hours, if not minutes away from leaving AC Milan to make a return to the Premier League with Liverpool. The agreed upon fee between the two clubs is reportedly £16 million, while personal terms between Balotelli and Liverpool are still being discussed. This would be Super Mario’s second stint in England’s top flight, after playing for Manchester City from 2010-13. During that period, Balotelli helped The Citizens capture a Premier League title, as well as an FA Cup and Community Shield trophy. Still just 24 years old, Balotelli would be joining the fifth club of his career with his transfer to Merseyside, and Twitter has of course decided to weigh in on the move. There were tweets of support, comparisons to Luis Suarez, and the feeling that this is one of the best-value signings of this summer’s transfer window. Click on to see just How the Soccer Community Has Reacted to Mario Balotelli's Impending Transfer from AC Milan to Liverpool.
Andy Carroll just can't catch a break.
When you consider Shane Long cost Southampton £12 million...
Apparently not everyone is hopping on the Mario Balotelli train back to England.
So you're not a season ticket holder at Anfield?
Yo, Drake, what size you need?
It's not that Shane Long is necessarily bad, it's just that Mario Balotelli is probably worth much more than the £4 million difference.
But wouldn't Liverpool have hung onto Suarez if they could've? Still, Balotelli's track record does suggest he'll be in some sort of trouble sooner or later.
Even Manchester City fans can't hide their excitement at having Balotelli back in the Premier League.
How awesome would it be for Balotelli's first game back in England to be against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium? #whowritesthistuff?
You think Balotelli knows all the words to "Love Me Do?"
This is true, to our knowledge.
Everyone has to tip their cap to getting a steal, especially in today's transfer market.
Haters gonna hate. This doesn't seem to be the overwhelming opinion, though.
Regardless of how good the value is for Liverpool, it's hard to deny the similarity between Suarez and Balotelli.
At least Liverpool is used to dealing with star strikers and lengthy bans?
