M.Allegri: M.Balotelli can become one of the best footballers in the world © EuroFootball.com

The head coach of AC Milan, Massimiliano Allegri, stated that the controversial Mario Balotelli, who recently joined the team, could become one of the best football players in the world.

The 22-year-old Italian arrived in Milan for 22 million euros this winter from the "Man City" club. And the coach of the Italian vice-champions does not regret this purchase.

"I am glad that we managed to acquire Balotelli. He has a great opportunity to become one of the best football players," M. Allegri told journalists.

The forward has been proving his worth at AC Milan. In just two games played, M. Balotelli scored 3 goals for the team.