Franz Beckenbauer claims Michael Ballack made a mistake joining
Chelsea - Der Kaiser believes he should have signed for Manchester
United instead.
The Bayern Munich president saw Ballack leave his club last summer
after the Germany international committed his future to the
Premiership champions, despite interest from United.
The move is thought to have made Ballack the highest paid player in
world football with wages of around £130,000 per week.
Many Blues supporters would suggest they have yet to see value for
money from the signing.
And Ballack's struggles have not gone unnoticed at his former club
either, with Beckenbauer believing Ballack made a mistake in opting
for Stamford Bridge.
"I cannot see a place for Ballack at Chelsea," Beckenbauer
said.
"As you can see, the game mostly passes him by. Frank Lampard is
stronger and takes his position.
"He [Ballack] would have been better off at Manchester United."
