Earlier today Balotelli was caught wearing red boots as he landed at John Lennon Airport.

The striker landed back in the city earlier this morning and ventured on a run at the club’s Melwood training ground this afternoon

Here’s Liverpool’s £16million signing Mario Balotelli training for the first time – in pictures that are sure to delight Reds fans.

The Italian striker flew back to the city this morning as he completes his move from Italian giants AC Milan.

And ahead of attending his new side’s Premier League clash with Man City this evening, Balotelli went for a light job around the club’s Melwood training ground.

The striker is expected to complete his move to Anfield over the next 24 hours and could feature against Tottenham on Sunday.

Earlier today Balotelli was caught wearing red boots as he landed at John Lennon Airport.

Mario Balotelli is spotted at Melwood for the first time after signing for 16 million to Liverpool

His team-mates left Liverpool this afternoon as they head for tonight’s game at Manchester City.

And it is believed Balotelli could watch on from the stands of the club he once played for.