Ballack in Madrid talks

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MUNICH, Germany (AFP) — Germany captain Michael Ballack has reportedly been in talks with Real Madrid over a move next June when his contract with Bayern Munich runs out.

His agent Michael Becker revealed as much when he said Tuesday: "We haven't reached an agreement."

English Premiership side Manchester United had been reported to be ready to offer the playmaker a 25 million pound, four-year deal but Real would be the first club to have made an approach.

However, Ballack himself said last week he would only open talks in the January transfer window when FIFA rules allowed him to.

"Michael has not yet decided what he will do next season," Becker said.

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