The continuing stories surrounding the future of Bayern Munich’s, Franck Ribery, have continued today with Real Madrid legend, Zinadine Zidane, urging his former side to do whatever is necessary to buy the Frenchman.
Ribery has been strongly linked with a move away from Munich with Manchester United the current front-runners to gain his services. However, the poor form of the Real Madrid side this season has highlighted the fact that they will have to buy this summer in order to get closer to Barcelona.
Zidane played his final days in the French national team just when Ribery was coming up through the ranks. The fact that Zidane is urging them to pay and do whatever it takes to sign Munich’s star player is proof enough that Ribery could well be the most eagerly sought player this summer.
Speaking in the Spanish media, Zidane said: “I hope that Real Madrid can sign Ribery. It would be a great advantage to have such players in our team. If there is an agreement between the clubs, I am sure that Franck would move to Spain. We must do everything to bring him to Madrid, his signing would help to restore the prestige of this club.”
Where Ribery would most like to relocate to is unknown but it seems that if a bidding war develops between Real Madrid and United then the latter is better positioned to win it. United have the recent success, club stature and playing staff to all fit in with Ribery’s attributes.
However, Madrid need to restore some confidence and such a player can do just this. A potential partnership of Ribery and Arjen Robben pacing up and down the Madrid flanks would maken even the most established teams wary.
It is a very long shot though. Ribery is likely to know a lot more people in England who play at various Premier League clubs, this means he would settle in much better if he moved to England and adopted the English game. Zidane however, clearly rates Ribery highly and his recommendation is likely to be closely listened to by the powers that be at Madrid.
Ribery has also been linked with various clubs in England for a lot longer than any clubs from Spain. This could mean that English representatives have been in touch with his agent for a lot longer and hence could give any English club making a bid a slight advantage.
Where Ribery is going to end up is very hard to call. His future could take another twist before the summer transfer window opens up but it seems that a number of clubs are now poised to poach him from Munich. This much is accepted. Where he ends up though is anyone’s guess at the moment.
United are probably slight favourites but the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo now looks like he will not move to Spain could mean Madrid put greater emphasis on signing Ribery. If he is half the player that Zidane makes him out to be then Munich could be in for a big cash injection very soon.
Ribery has been strongly linked with a move away from Munich with Manchester United the current front-runners to gain his services. However, the poor form of the Real Madrid side this season has highlighted the fact that they will have to buy this summer in order to get closer to Barcelona.
Zidane played his final days in the French national team just when Ribery was coming up through the ranks. The fact that Zidane is urging them to pay and do whatever it takes to sign Munich’s star player is proof enough that Ribery could well be the most eagerly sought player this summer.
Speaking in the Spanish media, Zidane said: “I hope that Real Madrid can sign Ribery. It would be a great advantage to have such players in our team. If there is an agreement between the clubs, I am sure that Franck would move to Spain. We must do everything to bring him to Madrid, his signing would help to restore the prestige of this club.”
Where Ribery would most like to relocate to is unknown but it seems that if a bidding war develops between Real Madrid and United then the latter is better positioned to win it. United have the recent success, club stature and playing staff to all fit in with Ribery’s attributes.
However, Madrid need to restore some confidence and such a player can do just this. A potential partnership of Ribery and Arjen Robben pacing up and down the Madrid flanks would maken even the most established teams wary.
It is a very long shot though. Ribery is likely to know a lot more people in England who play at various Premier League clubs, this means he would settle in much better if he moved to England and adopted the English game. Zidane however, clearly rates Ribery highly and his recommendation is likely to be closely listened to by the powers that be at Madrid.
Ribery has also been linked with various clubs in England for a lot longer than any clubs from Spain. This could mean that English representatives have been in touch with his agent for a lot longer and hence could give any English club making a bid a slight advantage.
Where Ribery is going to end up is very hard to call. His future could take another twist before the summer transfer window opens up but it seems that a number of clubs are now poised to poach him from Munich. This much is accepted. Where he ends up though is anyone’s guess at the moment.
United are probably slight favourites but the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo now looks like he will not move to Spain could mean Madrid put greater emphasis on signing Ribery. If he is half the player that Zidane makes him out to be then Munich could be in for a big cash injection very soon.
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