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Ribéry Race: Lyon In, Bayern Out
(Soccer365.com) - Upon learning that Lyon are preparing a bid in excess of €20 million, Bayern Munich have dropped out of the pricey running for Olympique Marseille winger Franck Ribéry.
"We are not thinking about him any more, as his price is just too high," said general manager Uli Hoeness.
Meanwhile, Lyon are shooting down speculation that they’ve tabled an offer – for now.
"Olympique Lyonnais have denied the reported information about a bid for Franck Ribéry," read a club statement. "But the club still studies appropriate possibilities to launch an offer in the next few days."
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Comments
Seriously , I think this player isn't worth it, sure he went to the world cup final big deal. They should really be paying attention to other young talents like mexico's Andres Guardado or Argentina Sergio Aguero these guys are worth it.
Posted by: ftorres214 | August 10, 2006 05:03 PM
Scar Face is a good player and will take over Zidanes Spot, But we need to see some more of Scar Face before bidding alot money for Ribery.
Posted by: AlPacino | August 11, 2006 06:03 PM
frank ribery is a great player that no one knew about even at galatasery in turkey.... hes worth the money
Posted by: lionel messi | August 13, 2006 05:46 AM
I like Ribery,he's a work horse,plays with his heart and for the team,what he's really worth ??,I think he needs to show consistency and the reward will come,I like his style.
Posted by: Tony p | August 13, 2006 12:50 PM
tony p is right. he is a work horse. when he was subbed out in extra time of the wc final, you could see the fatigue in his face, and with just cause. AND he was consistent. only one other player on the french team could say that: zidane. consistent with stupid send-offs. but thats over and done with. i say ribery is worth the money... at least for now.
Posted by: the brettmeister | August 13, 2006 04:51 PM
Anyone that thinks Ribery is not worth it simply did not see him in Germany. If you weren't convinced by his play at Galatasaray or haven't kept up with him at Marseille(where he has been named French player of the month 3 times) surely you should have taken notice in Germany. When you see a 23 year old take the world stage and turn in that type of performance all the way to the World Cup final, you know he has earned the high dollar offers. In my estimation, he was deserving of man of the match honors at least twice in Germany.
If anyone needs a young, fearless, dangerous workaholic of a midfielder (and I think everyone does); Ribery might be your man. Just might want to make sure you get him in a rock solid contract after some of the monkey business with his Galatasaray contract...
Posted by: Heath Young | August 14, 2006 10:42 AM
Ribery est un très bon joueur avec le beaucoup de potentiel pour devenir le Zidane ou Platini prochains. Il a démontré les grandes compétences de stratégie et le contrôle du ballon stupéfiant. Il doit faire un transfère à l'Espagne ou à Italie mais pas Allemagne. La chose Drôle est, j'ai mis même parle français !
Posted by: Pierre Lepiew | August 15, 2006 05:57 PM
Franck Ribery to Arsenal....
Posted by: G.T. | December 10, 2006 07:59 PM