Former Italy International, Mario Balotelli, has revealed why he did not reach the heights of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career.

The Ghanaian born Italian footballer said he could not reach that level of football because he does not possess the Portuguese legend’s work ethic.

Balotelli was one of the highly rated strikers as a young footballer, but he, as many football fans would believe, was unable to live up to the promise of his talent.

Balotelli has played for Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester City, Liverpool, Marseille, OGC Nice, Monza, and Adana Demirspor in his storied career.

The Italian forward, who is still in active football, told Rai2 why he never reached the level of the former Man United, Real Madrid and Juventus man.

As quoted by Goal, the Italian said, “He [Ronaldo] kills himself with training, I don’t… He has more money! I could have done more, but I’m happy.

“I thank the fans who love me, but I made the wrong choice for the type of club.

“It’s unlikely that I will play again in Italy or Europe. I will play for two or three years before I stop.”

Balotelli laces his boots for Italian Serie A side, Genoa and his deal expires this summer.

The former Manchester City man further revealed that he would be moving to the Major League Soccer, MLS, when his deal expires.

“Yes, America. I will play two or three years before I stop,” he said.

Ronaldo was handed his second golden boot in his second season in the Saudi Pro League on Monday.

The Portugal national team captain, however, announced that his chapter with Al-Nassr may have come to an end.

Ronaldo is said to have concluded arrangements to join Al Nassr’s rivals, Al Hilal in order to participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

At 40, the former Real Madrid attacker is showing no sign of slowing down as he hopes to become the first footballer ever to score 1000 career goals.