Ex-Chelsea star Michael Ballack has signed a two-year contract to rejoin his old club Bayer Leverkusen, where he previously played from 1999-2002.
Time has been called on Ballack's stay in West London, after the Blues refused to extend his deal that runs out at the end of this month.
"My return to Bayer is the closing of a circle for me," Ballack said in the club's website.
"I had a great and successful time here which I think back on with great pleasure. That played a role in my decision for Bayer."
Ballack played for Leverkusen between 1999 and 2002, finishing a runner-up in the Bundesliga twice and making it to the Champions League final in 2002.
He will reportedly earn €6 million per annum at the BayArena, but various bonuses will push up the total two-year deal to around €15 million.
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Time has been called on Ballack's stay in West London, after the Blues refused to extend his deal that runs out at the end of this month.
Two Bundesliga clubs - Hamburg and VfL Wolfsburg - along with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Sevilla reportedly showed interest in Ballack, but the 33-year-old has now decided to return to the club where he rose to prominence.
"My return to Bayer is the closing of a circle for me," Ballack said in the club's website.
"I had a great and successful time here which I think back on with great pleasure. That played a role in my decision for Bayer."
Ballack played for Leverkusen between 1999 and 2002, finishing a runner-up in the Bundesliga twice and making it to the Champions League final in 2002.
He will reportedly earn €6 million per annum at the BayArena, but various bonuses will push up the total two-year deal to around €15 million.
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