(GSM) – Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the club are keen to prolong Franck Ribery’s stay at the Allianz Arena. The 26-year-old has a contract with the German giants until June 2011.
The France international has been constantly linked with moves to top European clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Rummenigge told Munich daily newspapers AZ and TZ: “Our goal is to prolong Franck’s contract, I will do as much as I can to keep him in Bayern.”
The French playmaker has been sidelined since the start of October with a persistent knee injury. However, Rummenigge knows Ribery’s importance for Bayern.
The chairman added, “Louis van Gaal (Bayern’s coach) has said he is convinced of Ribery’s talent and his importance for Bayern.
“Franck is without question the best player in the Bundesliga.”
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