Mario Balotelli AC Milan move marred by scuffles (video)

AC Milan football fans have clashed with Italian police as they celebrated a proposed transfer of Mario Balotelli to their club from Manchester City.

The police used tear gas as the fans let off flares and threw bottles outside a restaurant in Milan where the Italy striker was having a dinner.

One policeman was taken to hospital with head injuries, reports say.

Balotelli is in Milan for a medical before a proposed transfer for an initial fee of 22m euros (£19m).

Balotelli said earlier he had no hesitation about deciding to move from England to the seven-time European champions.

"I'd wanted to play for Milan for such a long time," said the 22-year-old.

"Obviously I played for other teams and couldn't come. But when there was the chance, I ran."