Michael Ballack's agent Michael Becker has confirmed his client will not be leaving Bayern Munich in January.
Although it was obvious the Germany midfielder would never quit Bayern before his contract expires in the summer, Becker has indicated that the inspirational 29-year-old will soon indicate his preferred option.
Manchester United are great admirers of Ballack, who wants to win the UEFA Champions League before he retires, but the competition for his signature will be fierce if he decides to leave.
"There is absolutely no chance of Michael leaving in January," stressed Becker.
"First, it would cost him any chance of winning the Champions League this season, which is the prime motivation for the remainder of his career.
"Secondly, what would be the point of Bayern selling him because they could make more in the Champions League prize money with him in the team than they would in a transfer fee given he only has six months left on his contract.
"And thirdly, why would he want to leave Germany such a short time before he is due to captain them in the World Cup?
"I think Michael will either say he is staying, or he will say he is leaving and would like to join a particular club.
"That would at least allow him to start negotiating in January.
"I must stress that Michael has spoken to no-one about his future yet and has certainly not spoken to any other club about his plans.
"I still don't believe he has totally decided in his own mind what he wants to do, although he is probably pretty close."
Bayern are determined to hang onto their influential captain but the chance to sample a new league may be too intriguing for him to turn down.
sky消息 大意如下
巴拉克经济人表示巴拉克冬天不会离开 理由如下
一是因为这样一来他今年不能再参加冠军联赛
二是拜仁方面与其在他合同只剩半年的情况下得到一点转会费还不如在他的带领下拿到更多的冠军联赛奖金
三是在距离世界杯只有很短时间的情况下 巴拉克没有理由离开德国
同时此人表示巴拉克也会决定冬天留下
[此贴子已经被作者于2005-11-10 2:31:36编辑过]
