Mario Balotelli will bring 'trouble' to Liverpool, jokes manager Brendan Rodgers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers jokes Mario Balotelli will bring 'trouble' to the Merseyside club

Italian striker joined Reds in £16million deal from AC Milan on Monday

Former Manchester City frontman has signed three-year deal with the club

Rodgers spoke to Sky Sports' Monday Night Football ahead of Liverpool's clash with Manchester City at The Etihad

Brendan Rodgers has warned Mario Balotelli that joining Liverpool is his last chance to sort out his behaviour.

Anfield boss Rodgers revealed he spent nearly four hours with the controversial Italian striker before completing his £16million transfer from AC Milan.

Asked what Balotelli would bring to the club, Rodgers told Sky Sports: ‘Trouble’.

But he added: ‘Look at the talent. He’s at a stage in his career where this is his chance. I’ve worked with those types of players all my life in youth coaching where I’ve never had the finished article.

‘He needs to be consistent and if he can do that he will be one hell of a player. Most players I like to look in their eye and see honesty and humility.

‘We went three-and-a-half hours talking it through. He’s at a massive club. We can help him improve his game - he’s a very bright boy and he knows this is his last chance.

‘I’m excited to work with him and improve him as a footballer as well as a person.’