Mario Balotelli tells Liverpool fans he's "loading" for next season

Mario Balotelli has delivered a message to Liverpool supporters claiming that he is "loading" for next season.

The Italian striker has failed to make a significant impact since his £16m summer move from AC Milan as he has scored just four goals in all competitions.

There have been suggestions that the 24-year-old will be shown the exit door at Anfield this summer, but the player's recent Instagram post hints otherwise.

Balotelli uploaded a picture of himself dressed in his Liverpool kit with his hands in shackles, and added the caption: "Thanks to Liverpool fans for this year .... I m loading for next season. #beast"

The striker was not named in the squad for Liverpool's final game of the Premier League season, which ended in a 6-1 defeat to Stoke City.

A photo posted by Mario Balotelli🇮🇹🗿👪 (@mb459) on May 24, 2015 at 3:32pm PDT