Ballack looks Italy bound as Chelsea links dismissed

MICHAEL BALLACK’S likely next destination remains Italy after speculation linking the Bayern Munich midfielder to Chelsea was dismissed by his agent as “boring and tiring”.

The Germany captain could go into the World Cup with his future unresolved, but given his contract in Munich expires this summer.

Unless he makes an about-turn and signs a new contract with Bayern, Ballack will become hot property, as arguably the most valuable player to become available on a ‘Bosman’ free transfer.