Thursday, June 10, 2010

Jose Mourinho Plots Shock Swoop For Out-Of-Contract Chelsea Midfielder Michael Ballack


Michael Ballack, set to be released by Chelsea according to some reports, has emerged as a surprise target for new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, a report from The Daily Mail claims.

The 33-year-old German international, ruled out of the World Cup with an ankle injury, has apparently received offers from the Middle East.

German newspaper Bild add that Werder Bremen and Schalke are preparing offers for the midfielder, who has claimed that he wants "to play at the highest level for the next two years".

He is keen to continue his playing career in as competitive a league as possible though, having stated that it his aim to continue playing at the highest level.

The report claims that Mourinho sees Ballack as a good foil for Steven Gerrard in the Real midfield, although no formal contact has yet been made.

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