Balotelli joins Liverpool for £16m

Mario Balotelli has finished his £16m Liverpool move and conceded he committed an error leaving English football year and a half prior.

The Italian striker viewed his new side against his previous club Manchester City on Monday night. Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool chief, guaranteed he has pulled off an upset in securing the Italian, who has marked a three-year-bargain, despite the fact that he won't be enlisted with the Premier League until Tuesday (today).

"This exchange speaks to remarkable quality for the club and I think we have done a truly brilliant bit of business here," said Rodgers.

"There is no questioning Mario's capability; he is a world-class ability and somebody who, for such a junior age, has limitless knowledge of playing at the extremely largest amount.

"He has scored objectives in the Premier League, in Italy, in the Champions League and for his nation at universal level.

"I accept we have the foundation, society and environment to get the best out of him and help him attain his actual potential. We are a solid gathering here, dedicated to diligent work and he will profit from being around it.

"I am anticipating working with him and helping him take in more, enhance and advancement as a player. I'm certain the supporters will make him feel exceptionally welcome."

Balotelli was acquainted with his partners in the away changing area before the installation with the champions. The Italian said he was restless to come back to the Premier League, conceding he laments leaving the nation in 2013.

"I'm euphoric to be back on the grounds that I exited England and it was a slip-up," he said. "I needed to go to Italy however I acknowledged it was a slip-up. English football is for the most part better. English football is lovely.

"Liverpool are one of the best groups here in England. The football is great here. It's an incredible group with youthful players, and that is the reason I came here.