Interviewed by the famous Time magazine, Mario Balotelli has once again made a strong statement about himself.

Mario Balotelli’s ambition more than ever is to be the best football player in the world

“When I retire, I hope I can say I was the best player in the world. ” The tone is set for this player who is featured in the list of 23 candidates for the FIFA Ballon d’Or this year. King of provocation with a super ego, the international azzurro does not stop there. Under contract with Manchester City  until 2015, he admits that his Mancunian stage will not last forever. “One day I will leave City. I’m not going to play here my whole life. But for now, I do not leave. ”