Mario Balotelli's Liverpool career in photos

It's not exactly gone to plan for Balotelli and Liverpool. Credit: PA

Exactly 12 months after joining Liverpool for £16m, Mario Balotelli is on the verge of moving back to AC Milan.

Brendan Rodgers has made it clear the Italian striker does not have a future at Anfield following the arrivals of Danny Ings and Roberto Firmino.

With Balotelli's days numbered at the club, it provides us with the ideal opportunity to look back at his Liverpool career in photos.

Here he is sitting on the bench at Turf Moor in December 2014. Credit: Reuters
Balotelli takes his seat for the match against Swansea in December 2014. Credit: PA
The striker glares at Brendan Rodgers after being hauled off during the defeat at Besiktas in February. Credit: Reuters
And watches the remainder of the match from the bench. Credit: Reuters
The Italian stretches for the ball during training at Melwood. Credit: PA
Substitute Mario watches the match against Man City in March from the touchline. Credit: Reuters
He gets into a tussle with Tom Huddlestone during Liverpool's defeat at Hull City. Credit: Reuters
And gets substituted after 65 minutes. Credit: Reuters
Balotelli enjoys the league match against QPR in May from the stands. Credit: Reuters
A huge billboard of Balotelli outside Anfield. Credit: PA