Released Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack admits he could continue his football home in Germany.
Ballack insisted his career at the highest level was far from over, and the former Bayern Munich player revealed he could return to his homeland.
"To end my career like this is not an option," Ballack said. "I want to play for at least two more years at the highest level so I can play for Germany at the European Championship.
"I've played in three Euros and two World Cups so know how special they are and can't end like this. I'm even more determined to carry on since I've been injured and the motivation is growing inside me every single day.
"I'm not yet ready to 'retire' by going to the United States or Dubai and want to stay in Europe. I'm a proud German who always enjoyed living there, so have some options back home."