Ballack considers another overseas stint

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack admits that he is contemplating a second spell abroad.

The 35-year-old returned to Leverkusen in 2010 after spending four years at Chelsea in what was his first stint outside Germany.

Ballack revealed that he is currently assessing his options and refused to rule out a new experience abroad.

“A move abroad could be good,” he told Sky television. “From my gut, at the moment, I would say yes. Currently I have little thought of extending my contract.”

“At the moment I am assuming that this will be my last season at Leverkusen.”

“I still feel good, but I do not know what I will do yet. If I stay healthy, I still would like to play one, or two years at a high level.”

Ballack, who led Germany to the 2002 World Cup final which he missed due to suspension, has made 13 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, who sit eighth in Bundesliga this season.