Patient Ballack denies Juve move

GERMANY’S star midfielder and captain Michael Ballack has denied Italian press reports he had agreed a deal with Italian giants Juventus.

Ballack, whose Bayern Munich contract comes to an end in June, said: “There is nothing new in my situation.”

And Ballack’s agent, Michael Becker, said: “We have neither had any discussions with Juventus nor signed a contract. His next contract is the most important of his career. It’s not just about the financial side. The sporting aspect is very important too.