Zidane wants Ballack to join Real
Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane wants Michael Ballack to join the Spanish giants even though it would mean increased competition for him.
Real or Chelsea could swoop for the 29-year-old Bayern Munich man after Manchester United ruled out a move.
"If there is someone with the qualities for Real Madrid, then that is Ballack," Zidane told German newspaper Bild.
"I won't give up my place that easily, but we would welcome him with open arms. He is in great form this season."
Ballack had been strongly linked with a summer switch to Old Trafford and the club even held discussions with his representatives.
But United boss Sir Alex Ferguson cooled on the German international because he was too similar to Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes.
Ballack is out of contract with the Bundesliga champions this summer and has not agreed new terms with the club.
