Barwuah wants more!
Inter sensation Mario Balotelli is treading on thin ice after asking for a huge pay rise.
The 17-year-old broke into the first team this year with considerable aplomb, scoring three goals in 11 appearances.
Balotelli, an explosive striker of Ghanaian descent, earns £480,000 a season and is deemed central to Inter’s future.
His current deal runs out in 2010, but Balotelli believes he has proved his worth and deserves to be among the top earners at Via Durini.
The youngster’s representatives met with Inter directors this week and demanded a new contract of around £3.2m per annum.
The Nerazzurri believe the request to be a trifle excessive and will meet Balotelli’s agent again in the near future to resolve the situation.
Born in Palermo and adopted by a family in Brescia, Balotelli has spent his entire career with the Nerazzurri, working his way up through Inter’s youth ranks.
Meanwhile, Inter are believed to be close to signing Genoa’s versatile Frenchman Abdoulay Konko.
Coach Roberto Mancini wanted the former Juventus player in January, but had to settle with Maniche instead.
The 24-year-old can play in defence or midfield and made more appearances than any other Genoa player this season.
Inter will meet with officials from the Grifone on Monday to discuss Konko’s departure. (C4)
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