Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has added a new tattoo to his body in the form of a Genghis Khan quote, which has been inked on his chest.

The 22-year-old went to the tattoo parlour after he scored his first goal for the Premier League champions this season in a 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic last night.

The tattoo reads: "I am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you."

While there have been questions raised over the Italy international's future at the Etihad Stadium, manager Roberto Mancini has insisted that the controversial forward is staying at the club.