Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists he has no plans to sell maverick forward Mario Balotelli.
Serious
Meanwhile, Mancini says he is also not planning to leave the Etihad Stadium but admitted to missing life in his homeland.
"I'm fine at City," said the Italian. "I work in a very serious club and in England it is easier to work. There is a project and we have done a great job in two years.
"I feel really good, but it is clear that I miss Italy because home is always missing."
Asked about the prospect of coaching the Italy national team, he added: "It is still early and [Cesare] Prandelli is doing well."
Speculation
Mancini also dismissed speculation linking City with a move for midfield duo Daniele De Rossi of Roma and Wesley Sneijder of Inter.
Asked about De Rossi, he said: "We tried to get him in the summer, but it ended there. I think that he now remains at Roma. I do not think he will leave."
Regarding a possible move for Sneijder, Mancini added: "We have never contacted him. Wesley has great quality, but we have other players in that role, like [Samir] Nasri and [David] Silva."
But the City boss was more forthcoming when asked about AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy, the current top goalscorer in Serie A.
"I really like El Shaarawy," said Mancini.
"He is really good player who has seen an incredible improvement. He can become a great champion. Will he be coming to City? No, he's at Milan."
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