Source: Telegraph
Michael Ballack intends to stay at Chelsea for rest of career
The German international enjoyed one of his most productive evenings in a Chelsea shirt for some time during their 2-2 draw with Juventus in Turin that saw the club reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.[LNB]And after the game Ballack reflected that he was once again enjoying his time at Chelsea and would be happy to see out the rest of his career in London.[LNB] Related ArticlesChelsea look to Zhirkov on Hiddink's say so[LNB]Lampard keen to avoid Liverpool[LNB]Five goal-line blunders[LNB]Juventus 2 Chelsea 2: Agg: 2-3[LNB]Juventus v Chelsea: Man marking[LNB]Hiddink restores feel-good factor[LNB]Ballack has a one-year extension in his current contract that needs to be activated by both parties in June, and Ballack is eager to see that happen.[LNB]'I expect to be back next season,' said the 32-year-old, 'and maybe a few more years after that.[LNB]'I can imagine finishing my career at Chelsea.'[LNB]Hiddink has been impressed with Ballack's contribution to the side since his arrival, but is convinced he can get more out of the German still.[LNB]Speaking after the draw against Juventus, Hiddink said: 'Ballack played well but every player can play even better.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Chelsea will move to bring Russian international forward Yuri Zhirkov to Stamford Bridge in the summer after Hiddink recommended the player to the club's owner Roman Abramovich.[LNB]Zhirkov impressed during CSKA's recent Uefa Cup double header with Aston Villa and Abramovich, who has cut back his spending at Chelsea since the global economic downturn took hold, is willing to release the funds necessary to sign him.[LNB]
