Contract roundup: Ballack inks one-year extension
By: Jack | June 3rd, 2009Chelsea and midfielder Michael Ballack agreed on a one-year contract extension Tuesday.
Hooway! Not really.
But I’m OK with this move. Ballack’s 08-09 term was clipped by injuries at the start and, though he never really recovered to that imperious form he displayed at the end of the last campaign, he did prove vital in our late-season surge. His performance against Barcelona, in particular, in a new deep-lying role, restored my faith.
The new deal will keep the German national team captain at Stamford Bridge through June 2010.
“I am very happy to be staying here,” Ballack told Chelseafc.com. “It was always my intention to stay until at least the World Cup in South Africa in 2010.
“We had a fantastic end to the season, winning the FA Cup, and we are all looking forward to taking this success into the new season under Carlo Ancelotti, our new manager.”
Flo & Alex on the verge of new deals
Two of this season’s best performers are set to remain in London for the foreseeable future.
The Evening Standard reports Carlo Ancelotti will offer Malouda and Alex new deals as soon as nex tweek. Alex, who supplanted Ricky Carvalho as EBJT’s first-choice partner in central defense after the departure of Big Phil, looks set to wrap up a three-year deal worth about £60,000 a week
Malouda only has 12 months left on his current contract, but the man who has been an inspiration over the last three months — following a year-plus of lowered expectations — is looking at a two-year extension. This deal will see his salary rise from £50,000 a week to around £65,000 per.
Drogs also in for new contract
Within the next week, another major player in Chelsea’s late-season surge will re-up with the club. Didier Drogba is to be handed a three-year extension despite his tumultous tirade following the Blues’ exit from the Champions League against Barcelona.
The Ivorian battering ram was ressurected under Guus Hiddink and, if he can continue that kind of form, will be welcome back at the Bridge with open arms.
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I know many fans of football hate Ballack…but I must say as a Chelsea fan, that Ballack has been very loyal to the team, and has been a team player who has put Chelsea above himself. He has gone through injuries but he has played his heart out. I am happy that he has stayed for another for I want to see him succeed with Chelsea and lift the CL trophy.
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He hasn’t shown his best form at Chelsea but I am a supporter of the big German. He is one of the best in the world at headers and he brings a real steel to the midfield. He is really good at through balls and long balls to the CF. He is not the best at dribbling or evading but his strength and tactical sense make up for it. I really like him in a holding role that lets Lamps get about and do his thing offensively. Ballack for another year = Das ist gut.
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Have to say that I agree with these posts. Yes, Ballack’s had a disappointing season, but on form the man is awesome.
Also feel for the guy – he’s a world class player but hasn’t really picked up any major trophies fingers crossed we give him another chance next year.
I wrote a brief piece on Ballack signing last week over at my blog – take a look if you fancy it http://www.bridgeviews.co.uk
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He’s a great player, glad he’s signed for 1 more year. Hope in his last season he finally wins some major honours.
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im happy that my man Ballack has sign for another year.next season is the season for chelsea to win everything.Ballack is a very good footballer with all the qualities.all the best for him and chelsea next season.
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