Ballack close to decision on future

23 June 2010 11:06
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has declared that he will make a decision on his future in the next fortnight.[LNB] Ballack is on the lookout for a new club after the Blues confirmed earlier this month that he would not be offered a new deal.[LNB]Having spent the past four years at Stamford Bridge, reports suggest that Ballack could now return to his native Germany.[LNB]Hamburg, Wolfsburg and Ballack's former club Bayer Leverkusen are understood to be leading the chase and will not have to wait long for his decision.[LNB]"I am able to confirm that I am going to make up my mind quickly," the 33-year-old told Bild.[LNB]"There will be a decision on my future in the next two weeks."[LNB]Leverkusen general manager Rudi Voller, meanwhile, has reiterated that he is hopeful of signing Ballack.[LNB]"It would be great news to see Michael returning to our club," stated Voller. [LNB]"(Manager) Jupp Heynckes would be extremely happy to see Michael coming back to us."

Source: Team_Talk