Adriano Galliani: 'Mario Balotelli staying at AC Milan'

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has insisted that Mario Balotelli will not be sold during the January transfer window.

Recent speculation had claimed that the former Manchester City striker has grown unhappy at the San Siro, with further reports having suggested that he twice turned up late for training.

However, Galliani has rubbished those rumours and instead stated that the Italian international is going nowhere.

"I don't know anything about it. Training was at 11.30, he got there before 11. I don't know what time they were supposed to meet up - you'll have to ask the coach." he told reporters.

"Is Balotelli unhappy? He will stay, I'm 100% certain about that. He's our centre-forward, it's just one of those moments."

Balotelli, 23, has scored six goals in all competitions this season.