Michael Ballack has admitted no talks are planned with Chelsea to sign a new contract, although he believes Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep him at the club.
The German international's deal expires at the end of June and discussions over an extension had been delayed until the season was over. Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 has been linked with a free transfer swoop for him.
Ballack joined from Bayern Munich in 2006 and lifted his first Premier League title this month. Speaking to reporters, the midfielder said he believed Ancelotti was keen to re-sign him but wasn't sure of the rest of the Blues hierarchy’s intentions.
"There are no plans for talks yet, but I want to play for as long as possible at the highest level," said Ballack.
"I feel fit and I have targets in my mind - maybe two years [more]. But we have to wait and see.
"Chelsea is one of my first options, of course. I know he (Ancelotti) wants to keep me.
"I have a great relationship with him and he is really confident in me and my ability.
"But sometimes the club and the coach can have different ideas, I don't know. But it's time to talk about [it]."
The German international's deal expires at the end of June and discussions over an extension had been delayed until the season was over. Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 has been linked with a free transfer swoop for him.
Ballack joined from Bayern Munich in 2006 and lifted his first Premier League title this month. Speaking to reporters, the midfielder said he believed Ancelotti was keen to re-sign him but wasn't sure of the rest of the Blues hierarchy’s intentions.
"There are no plans for talks yet, but I want to play for as long as possible at the highest level," said Ballack.
"I feel fit and I have targets in my mind - maybe two years [more]. But we have to wait and see.
"Chelsea is one of my first options, of course. I know he (Ancelotti) wants to keep me.
"I have a great relationship with him and he is really confident in me and my ability.
"But sometimes the club and the coach can have different ideas, I don't know. But it's time to talk about [it]."
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