Ballack agrees new Chelsea deal
June 1, 2009 - 0:0
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has agreed a one-year contract extension and expects AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti to arrive at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking after Chelsea's FA Cup final win over Everton, Ballack told BBC Sport: ""I haven't signed yet but I have agreed for another year.""Ancelotti is the favorite to succeed Guus Hiddink, who stepped down after his side's Wembley victory.
Ballack, 32, added: ""It's not done yet but it looks like he will be coach.""
The former Reggiana, Parma and Juventus boss will make a decision on where his future lies once the Serie A season ends on Sunday.
Chelsea need a replacement for Hiddink, who is returning to his job as Russia coach after capping a successive four-month stint with the Blues by winning at Wembley on Saturday.
(Source: BBC)