The fiery Italian striker has dug up his garden and replaced it with a track so he can race around the grounds of his lavish house in Alderley Edge on a quad bike

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Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has built a race track in the garden of his multi-million pound mansion for his quad bike, according to reports.

The Sun claims the Italian striker is looking forward to racing the bike outside his country house in Alderley Edge.

Balotelli is currently living in a hotel while repairs are being made to his house after fire damage was caused by a firework accident in his bathroom.

The temperamental front man’s personal life seems to attract more press attention than his on-field performances, but his recent displays, including a two-goal brace against Manchester United, may distract people from his off-field antics.

Balotelli, who revealed his 'Why Always Me?' t-shirt after scoring the opener in the Manchester derby, has now scored six goals in all competitions this season.