Germany captain Michael Ballack has said he hopes to continue playing for Premiership champions Chelsea and finish his career at Stamford Bridge. "I am 30 now and Chelsea could be the last club I will play for," Ballack was quoted as saying by Sky Sports on Sunday. "My family and I really want to feel at home here. I like the atmosphere here, the speed of the game and the fact it seems like there is real competition to win the Premier League every year." The midfielder has only appeared in three premiership games so far, but has adjusted happily into life at the London club. "English football fans live for football - they identify themselves most with football," said the former Bayern Munich ace.
"For a player, that's great to see - and I think that's why they give absolutely everything in a game in this country. "In Germany we follow the English game very closely and now I am here, I am just like the fans. I live for football." While Ballack has yet to show off the skills that made him a hero in his home country, he is certain that Chelsea is the perfect team to challenge him. "In this environment I know I can show my qualities. As a team we are getting better but we need time too. "Excellent individuals have to learn how to play well as a team like any other players."
