Mario Balotelli mobbed by fans in airport mayhem

HORDES of fans mobbed football star Mario Balotelli yesterday as he jetted back to Britain ready to start the new season.

Manchester City’s Italian striker hid behind a pillar and in a toilet to avoid people wanting photos with him.

Mario, 21, had flown into Manchester from Milan when he was spotted waiting at the luggage carousel.

Airport security whisked him through a staff exit to a waiting chauffeur-driven Merc.

A source said: “Everyone was so excited when they saw Mario.

“No one could believe it because he got off a budget Ryanair flight.

“Tons of fans started rushing at him.”

After playing in Euro 2012 with Italy, Mario went to Ibiza with pals including French model Vanessa Lawrens, 22.