ballack sign's for chelsea

**eliza'snumber1fan** · 05-15-2006, 10:55 AM

Michael Ballack has signed his three-year contract at Chelsea and was unveiled by the Premiership champions ahead of the deal starting on July 5.

As expected, the Germany captain has sealed a lucrative Bosman switch to Stamford Bridge after deciding against renewing his contract with Bayern Munich.

Ballack helped Bayern to another Double this season but was jeered by sections of the club's support during his farewell performance.

The East German will add a touch of class to an already powerful Blues squad and is likely to be a major force in The Premiership.

After previously being courted by Manchester United and Real Madrid, the 29-year-old decided to opt for a move to the English capital.

"I'm very happy to be here and to sign the contract," he said on Sky Sports News.

"The last two days were good. I met very friendly people and London is a nice city.

"We had a great dinner in an Italian restaurant and a boy asked me for my autograph and was very respectful.

"So there's been good impressions.

"I asked some players about England and English football - Jurgen Klinsmann, Robert Huth, Jens Lehmann.

"They told me good things about this country.

"I am happy to be here."

Ballack will wear the number 13 shirt next season that he favours, but the jersey is currently held by unsettled defender William Gallas, whose future in West London is in doubt with Milan keen to take the Frenchman to Italy.

source from http://msnsport.skysports.com/list.a...tes+Blues+move

05-15-2006, 03:33 PM

I thought I heard they were keeping Gallas but if Ballack already has his number then maybe not!

**eliza'snumber1fan** · 05-15-2006, 03:36 PM

i think he will go to milan maybe a part of the shevechenko deal?

05-15-2006, 06:06 PM

liverpool maybe sighnin yossi benayoun from west ham woo hho hes quite good

05-22-2006, 03:12 PM

I'm really disappointed of Mr. Ballack. ANY other club (well, except Real) would have been OK, but Chelski? This SUCKS!

05-22-2006, 11:29 PM

what a shock

whos next?

Captain Beefheart · 05-24-2006, 09:30 PM

Sheva.

Ballack doesn't help Chelsea at all though IMO(atleast not to the extreme had he signed with a team like Inter who he was rumored to be targeted by). Barcelona exposed Chelsea as lacking that player who can magically create something out of nothing against really well organised defences; a player who you really need in the Champions League where good defensive teams do well. For example look at this year's 4 semi finalists; Barcelona have Ronaldino, Arsenal have Henry, Villareal have Riquelme and Milan have Kaka. Chelsea generally overwhelm sides with their strength and attacking pressure which Ballack is perfect for, but he doesn't fill their needs(Shevchenko does). The closest guy they've got is Robben.

The EPL is already theirs for the next 3-4 years unless something dramatic happens I don't really see Liverpool, Man U and Arsenal reaching that level of play.

05-25-2006, 11:36 AM

Gone for his payday, final jackpot contract of his career.

They are all mercenaries at the West London Circus. If it weren't for Mourinho I would laugh at what would happen.

Wage bill will be astronomical, Kenyon says he''ll try to get them to break even soon, that is some funny ****. Wage bill is doubling every year, well over £100m for this year.

**eliza'snumber1fan** · 05-25-2006, 01:24 PM

chelsea will buy all the top players untill they win champions league,

kenyon as stated they'll soon break even, no chance.

mourinho stop at chelsea i dont think so,soon as madrid/milan or even man utd come calling for his services, he'll quit chelsea, i like jose, kenyon is a twat

05-15-2006, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
eliza'snumber1fan moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,185 My Profile	ballack sign's for chelsea Michael Ballack has signed his three-year contract at Chelsea and was unveiled by the Premiership champions ahead of the deal starting on July 5. As expected, the Germany captain has sealed a lucrative Bosman switch to Stamford Bridge after deciding against renewing his contract with Bayern Munich. Ballack helped Bayern to another Double this season but was jeered by sections of the club's support during his farewell performance. The East German will add a touch of class to an already powerful Blues squad and is likely to be a major force in The Premiership. After previously being courted by Manchester United and Real Madrid, the 29-year-old decided to opt for a move to the English capital. "I'm very happy to be here and to sign the contract," he said on Sky Sports News. "The last two days were good. I met very friendly people and London is a nice city. "We had a great dinner in an Italian restaurant and a boy asked me for my autograph and was very respectful. "So there's been good impressions. "I asked some players about England and English football - Jurgen Klinsmann, Robert Huth, Jens Lehmann. "They told me good things about this country. "I am happy to be here." Ballack will wear the number 13 shirt next season that he favours, but the jersey is currently held by unsettled defender William Gallas, whose future in West London is in doubt with Milan keen to take the Frenchman to Italy. source from http://msnsport.skysports.com/list.a...tes+Blues+move Last edited by eliza'snumber1fan : 05-15-2006 at 10:57 AM.

05-15-2006, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Explosivo Posts: n/a	I thought I heard they were keeping Gallas but if Ballack already has his number then maybe not!

05-15-2006, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
eliza'snumber1fan moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,185 My Profile	i think he will go to milan maybe a part of the shevechenko deal?

05-15-2006, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
davey Posts: n/a	liverpool maybe sighnin yossi benayoun from west ham woo hho hes quite good

05-22-2006, 03:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rosalie Posts: n/a	I'm really disappointed of Mr. Ballack. ANY other club (well, except Real) would have been OK, but Chelski? This SUCKS!

05-22-2006, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
T-Bone Posts: n/a	what a shock whos next?

05-24-2006, 09:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Captain Beefheart Mu nótahu Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In a West End town, a dead end world Posts: 4,110 My Profile	Sheva. Ballack doesn't help Chelsea at all though IMO(atleast not to the extreme had he signed with a team like Inter who he was rumored to be targeted by). Barcelona exposed Chelsea as lacking that player who can magically create something out of nothing against really well organised defences; a player who you really need in the Champions League where good defensive teams do well. For example look at this year's 4 semi finalists; Barcelona have Ronaldino, Arsenal have Henry, Villareal have Riquelme and Milan have Kaka. Chelsea generally overwhelm sides with their strength and attacking pressure which Ballack is perfect for, but he doesn't fill their needs(Shevchenko does). The closest guy they've got is Robben. The EPL is already theirs for the next 3-4 years unless something dramatic happens I don't really see Liverpool, Man U and Arsenal reaching that level of play.

05-25-2006, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Avaya Posts: n/a	Gone for his payday, final jackpot contract of his career. They are all mercenaries at the West London Circus. If it weren't for Mourinho I would laugh at what would happen. Wage bill will be astronomical, Kenyon says he''ll try to get them to break even soon, that is some funny ****. Wage bill is doubling every year, well over £100m for this year.

05-25-2006, 01:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
eliza'snumber1fan moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,185 My Profile	chelsea will buy all the top players untill they win champions league, kenyon as stated they'll soon break even, no chance. mourinho stop at chelsea i dont think so,soon as madrid/milan or even man utd come calling for his services, he'll quit chelsea, i like jose, kenyon is a twat

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