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CLASS! Liverpool fans flock to Melwood to welcome Balotelli

Liverpool fans made it to Melwood last night to welcome imminent signing Mario Balotelli.

The Daily Mail says Balotelli flew into Manchester on Friday night for his medical and to meet Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers face-to-face for the first time.

Hundreds of Liverpool fans cheered him when he finally left the training ground, leaving him in no doubt he will be warmly welcomed at Anfield.

One supporter appeared to perform an ice bucket challenge as Balotelli left Melwood at 9.04pm on Friday night. If all goes well, the AC Milan striker will sign a three-year deal, worth £85,000-£90,000 per week.

But there is also a bonus element worked to the contract that will see him rewarded if he reaches certain targets and does not step out of line.

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