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13 reasons why we're excited about Mario Balotelli's Premier League return

The controversial Italian striker has been confirmed as the Reds’ latest addition.

1. His passive-aggressive celebrations

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2. His crazy haircuts

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3. His collection of ridiculous-looking cars

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4. You know there’ll be fireworks

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5. Ditto, hilarious anecdotes from amused observers

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6. He seldom takes things too seriously himself

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7. He’s often a prankster on the field as well as off it

8. He also has the ability to score the occasional spectacular goal

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9. There’ll possibly be scope for another Noel Gallagher interview

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10. He is also pure showbiz off the field

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11. Those flawless penalties he takes 

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12. He’s always entertaining, even when performing routine tasks

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13. He has a habit of coming good on the big occasion

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