Post by Taxigirl on Feb 25, 2006 8:30:55 GMT
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Bayern Munich have admitted that Michael Ballack is edging ever nearer to a move to Inter. “We hope he stays but that decision depends on him and the Nerazzurri,” said Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Ballack’s future has been in the balance for a number of months now with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Inter heading a list of clubs eager to sign the Germany captain.
With both Real and United having dropped out of the running for the 29-year-old, it now seems to be a straight choice for the midfielder between staying at Bayern or moving to the Nerazzurri.
“We hope that he stays with us but that decision depends on him and Inter,” said Bayern chief and former Nerazzurri striker Rummenigge.
Ballack, whom Inter have identified as the ideal replacement for Juan Sebastian Veron, is demanding an £18m five-year-deal to move away from Munich – terms that prompted all but the Milan-based side to drop their pursuit of the player.
Inter patron Massimo Moratti, however, is prepared to part with up to £15m of his personal fortune to secure the services of one of the best all-round midfielders in the world.
Alternatively, Inter have proposed a compromise offer that would meet Ballack’s enormous salary expectation over four years.
“He is a player who interests us very much,” admitted Moratti recently. “The situation is under control.”
Ballack is expected to make the long-awaited decision on his future next month.
Bayern Munich have admitted that Michael Ballack is edging ever nearer to a move to Inter. “We hope he stays but that decision depends on him and the Nerazzurri,” said Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Ballack’s future has been in the balance for a number of months now with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Inter heading a list of clubs eager to sign the Germany captain.
With both Real and United having dropped out of the running for the 29-year-old, it now seems to be a straight choice for the midfielder between staying at Bayern or moving to the Nerazzurri.
“We hope that he stays with us but that decision depends on him and Inter,” said Bayern chief and former Nerazzurri striker Rummenigge.
Ballack, whom Inter have identified as the ideal replacement for Juan Sebastian Veron, is demanding an £18m five-year-deal to move away from Munich – terms that prompted all but the Milan-based side to drop their pursuit of the player.
Inter patron Massimo Moratti, however, is prepared to part with up to £15m of his personal fortune to secure the services of one of the best all-round midfielders in the world.
Alternatively, Inter have proposed a compromise offer that would meet Ballack’s enormous salary expectation over four years.
“He is a player who interests us very much,” admitted Moratti recently. “The situation is under control.”
Ballack is expected to make the long-awaited decision on his future next month.