Mario Balotelli has accepted he missed the chance to become a player on a par with the greats of the game, admitting his attitude at Manchester City held him back.
The enigmatic striker is back in the Italy squad after more than three years in the international wilderness, recalled to the Azzurri setup by former City boss Roberto Mancini.
Now with his seventh permanent club since leaving the Etihad in 2103, the 31-year-old has found a home with Turkish outfit Adana Demirspor.
