BERLIN, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack has confirmed that he is holding "serious" talks with English premier league champions Chelsea.

    Speaking on the sidelines of a book presentation in Munich, Ballack said he has yet to clinch a deal with Chelsea, but has talked with Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho.

    "Nothing has been decided yet and nothing signed but I'm in serious talks with Chelsea,"said Ballack, whose contract at Bayern runs out at the end of the season.

    "We've talked," Ballack said. "You can assume that I had a good feeling during that conversation."  Enditem