Mario Ballottelli touched down at Liverpool John Lennon Airport dressed all in black this morning.

But any hopes he had of sneaking into Liverpool  were ruined by his bright red shoes!

These pictures show Balotelli emerging from a private plane as he finalises his move to Liverpool.

The Italy star, 24, is expected to sign a three-year deal at Anfield today.

Liverpool face Balotelli's old club Manchester City at the Etihad tonight and the deal is expected to be sealed before kick-off.

The controversial striker could watch on from the stands but will be ineligible to play.

Balotelli will arrive from AC Milan for £16m and has already completed his medical.

He has given the green light to a three-year contract worth £90,000-per-week contract, which will contain heavy incentives based on his behaviour.

Balotelli will become Brendan Rodgers' TENTH summer signing.

He joins Emre Can, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, Dejan Lovren, Javier Manquillo, Lazar Markovic, Alberto Moreno, Divock Origi and Kevin Stewart at Anfield.

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