Where's Michael Ballack going? Manchester, Milan or MAdrid Here's the interview between fcbayern.de and Ballack The Wednesday papers were full of speculation regarding Michael Ballack and his future plans. The Reds midfielder offered fcbayern.dehis view of the situation.
fcbayern.de: Michael, is there a problem between the board of directors and yourself?
Michael Ballack: "Not at all. Everything Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said was totally acceptable, and I was informed about it beforehand."
fcbayern.de: What's the situation at the present time?
Ballack: "I haven't turned down Bayern's offer. All I did was inform the board of directors that I hadn't made up my mind at the present time."
fcbayern.de: Why is that, and what are the factors behind your decision?
Ballack: "I'd like the opportunity to look into a few other possibilities, and I can't formally do that until January."
fcbayern.de: How did the board react?
Ballack: "The board told me they were no longer able to keep their offer on the table, and that Bayern would begin looking at alternatives. From my perspective, that's totally legitimate."
fcbayern.de: If the club is looking for alternatives, that surely means there's no future for you in Munich?
Ballack: "That's not the case at all. As I've already said, I've not rejected anything, and it's possible I'll finally decide to stay at Bayern at any time. The board told me we can sit down and talk again at any time."
fcbayern.de: Why might you move on to a different club, and why might you stay at Bayern?
Ballack: "Bayern Munich are one of the biggest clubs in the world. You always have a chance of honours here, including winning the Champions League. We have a fantastic squad and tremendous dressing room spirit. There are only one or two clubs which I consider realistic alternatives. And my family and I feel very much at home in Munich. I believe this is where we'll settle after my playing career. So it's basically a perfect situation for me at Bayern."
fcbayern.de: So why are you stalling on a new deal?
Ballack: "I've always dreamed of playing abroad at some point."
Any guesses? I think we should get him before Fergie even thinks about it
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