Germany coach Joachim Low has no doubts Michael Ballack has plenty more years left in his 33 year-old legs after his release from Chelsea this week.
Low gave his backing to Ballack.
"I am certain that Ballack will play two or three more years at the top level so he will certainly not be thinking of ending his career," said Low.
"He has lots of opportunities, and he told me this in Sicily.
"He even has some concrete offers from different clubs in different leagues.
"I think when you see what condition he was in recent months for Chelsea then it is clear he will play at the highest level for two to three more years."