The striker's professionalism has been questioned throughout his career, but he appears to be turning over a new leaf at AC Milan.
AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says Mario Balotelli has "changed radically" following his return to the club.
The Italy striker left San Siro for Liverpool a year ago, but is back on a 12-month loan deal following a disastrous spell at Anfield.
Balotelli is fast running out of chances to get his career back on track, but the 25-year-old has hit the ground running under the guidance of Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic.