Ballack motivated by money: Hoeness

BAYERN MUNICH general manager Uli Hoeness has claimed Michael Ballack’s main motivation would be money if he chooses to join Chelsea this summer.

The 29-year-old German midfielder has been tipped for a move to Stamford Bridge when he becomes a free agent, and Bayern have said they expect him to become a Chelsea player.

Hoeness said: “It was always clear that Michael did not want to learn a new language or a new culture but a new currency. It was obviously only about money.”