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Ballack Categorically Not For Sale - Chelsea
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has let it be known to Europe's other leading clubs that Michael Ballack is not for sale.
Speaking at the launch of a new sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways, Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon made it clear that Germany captain Michael Ballack was not for sale - and that the only reason the former Bayern Munich midfielder was not in the Blues' Champions League squad was his ankle injury.
Ballack's absence from the squad sparked a new round of speculation that he would be sold during the January transfer window, with Real Madrid said to be favourites to secure his signature.
However, Kenyon has moved to quash such speculation by declaring that Ballack will not be sold.
He said: "We should kill that one, not just for now but for January. There has been no discussions, the decision to leave Michael out of the squad is purely medical.
"Any suggestion it is surrounding a transfer in January is equal rubbish. That is just something that is not helpful to the player or the club and we should concentrate on the facts."
Kenyon confirmed that Chelsea were working hard with medical experts from Germany and around the world to get him back on the pitch.
He added: "There is no confusion, absolutely no confusion. The German medical team, our medical team and the player all know what the situation is.
"There's been several huge and incorrect misinterpretations going on with regards to Michael Ballack.
"The situation is very clear, he's injured. He's been injured for close to five months and he's still injured.
"Our only concern as Chelsea is getting him back fit to start playing, initially for Chelsea and then for Germany.
"It was unclear and it is still unclear when he will be available to return to play football and we as a football club, which is medical team and football club in general, took a decision with regards to his inclusion in the Champions League squad.
"It was all medically based. Since the start of Michael's injury there has been close co-operation and dialogue between our medical staff in which we've got not 100% faith but 200% faith and a whole array of specialists, not just from Germany but from around the world.
"There is no misinterpretation, there is no different diagnosis and 100% agreement on his rehab. Michael is fully aware and has bought into that situation.
"I have spoken to all parties concerned and as of today we all know where we are going and what our objectives are.
"We would like to draw a line under this situation once and for all. We would like to move on."
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Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has let it be known to Europe's other leading clubs that Michael Ballack is not for sale.
Speaking at the launch of a new sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways, Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon made it clear that Germany captain Michael Ballack was not for sale - and that the only reason the former Bayern Munich midfielder was not in the Blues' Champions League squad was his ankle injury.
Ballack's absence from the squad sparked a new round of speculation that he would be sold during the January transfer window, with Real Madrid said to be favourites to secure his signature.
However, Kenyon has moved to quash such speculation by declaring that Ballack will not be sold.
He said: "We should kill that one, not just for now but for January. There has been no discussions, the decision to leave Michael out of the squad is purely medical.
"Any suggestion it is surrounding a transfer in January is equal rubbish. That is just something that is not helpful to the player or the club and we should concentrate on the facts."
Kenyon confirmed that Chelsea were working hard with medical experts from Germany and around the world to get him back on the pitch.
He added: "There is no confusion, absolutely no confusion. The German medical team, our medical team and the player all know what the situation is.
"There's been several huge and incorrect misinterpretations going on with regards to Michael Ballack.
"The situation is very clear, he's injured. He's been injured for close to five months and he's still injured.
"Our only concern as Chelsea is getting him back fit to start playing, initially for Chelsea and then for Germany.
"It was unclear and it is still unclear when he will be available to return to play football and we as a football club, which is medical team and football club in general, took a decision with regards to his inclusion in the Champions League squad.
"It was all medically based. Since the start of Michael's injury there has been close co-operation and dialogue between our medical staff in which we've got not 100% faith but 200% faith and a whole array of specialists, not just from Germany but from around the world.
"There is no misinterpretation, there is no different diagnosis and 100% agreement on his rehab. Michael is fully aware and has bought into that situation.
"I have spoken to all parties concerned and as of today we all know where we are going and what our objectives are.
"We would like to draw a line under this situation once and for all. We would like to move on."
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Real And Milan Both Interested In Ballack
The paths of Real Madrid and Milan might cross each other again over current Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack.
The former Bayern Munich leader has just been through a less than successful first season in the Premier League with Chelsea. A bad injury to his right ankle (with a subsequent operation on 26 April) was the catalyst to a series of problems that required two more operations, the second of which took place only recently.
That aside, the first Premiership season of Ballack, who came to Chelsea around the same time as Andriy Shevchenko, was certainly not a positive one. As coach Jose Mourinho failed to achieve the club's main objectives, Roman Abramovich was very disappointed and allegedly saw Ballack as one of the players who were no longer part of the club's plans.
This situation was being monitored by Real Madrid, who have been following the player for several years. But Chelsea's request, 10 million euros, was considered excessive, which is understandable considering he had arrived at the Blues on a free transfer.
While the strong midfielder's complete recovery is still some time away, Real Madrid have already made a new proposal. It seems, however, that they are going to find Milan on their way once again. That is the news revealed by English daily "The People" which suggested that the Rossoneri are ready to offer the player a contract worth 4,5 million euros a season.
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The paths of Real Madrid and Milan might cross each other again over current Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack.
The former Bayern Munich leader has just been through a less than successful first season in the Premier League with Chelsea. A bad injury to his right ankle (with a subsequent operation on 26 April) was the catalyst to a series of problems that required two more operations, the second of which took place only recently.
That aside, the first Premiership season of Ballack, who came to Chelsea around the same time as Andriy Shevchenko, was certainly not a positive one. As coach Jose Mourinho failed to achieve the club's main objectives, Roman Abramovich was very disappointed and allegedly saw Ballack as one of the players who were no longer part of the club's plans.
This situation was being monitored by Real Madrid, who have been following the player for several years. But Chelsea's request, 10 million euros, was considered excessive, which is understandable considering he had arrived at the Blues on a free transfer.
While the strong midfielder's complete recovery is still some time away, Real Madrid have already made a new proposal. It seems, however, that they are going to find Milan on their way once again. That is the news revealed by English daily "The People" which suggested that the Rossoneri are ready to offer the player a contract worth 4,5 million euros a season.
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