Who's this blond bombshell? Balotelli goes for a striking new look as he seeks City return



It has been a troubled start to 2013 for Mario Balotelli following his public bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini - but could a new look bring a fresh start for the troubled striker?

The Manchester City forward rocked up to training this morning sporting a blond bombshell look after bleaching his hair.



The trademark hairstyle remains the same but the striking colour could not be more different.



New Year, new Look! Mario Balotelli arrived at Manchester City training this morning sporting a bold new hairstyle





He's gone for the blond look before but restricted it to the stripe pattern down the middle.



Now, though, Balotelli has gone all-out, courtesy of his styling by celebrity hairdresser Daniel Johnson, better known as Daniel J.



The Italian seemed on his way out of City after a training ground fight with Mancini on January 3 but his manager forgave him and said he would give Balotelli '100 chances' to change his ways.



What do you think? Balotelli asks Vincent Kompany for his opinion

He returned to the side as a substitute in Saturday's 3-0 FA Cup third round win over Watford and his new hair could get its first outing on Sunday as City travel to Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League.



How does it compare to Balotelli's other styles?

Spotting a pattern: Balotelli's first attempt at the bleached look last season

Spiky! It was back to black this time last year, with a very neatly trimmed stripe

Italian job: Balotelli played through Euro 2012 with a hint of blond

Hair today, gone tomorrow: Balotelli before the bleach blond style



