Kaiser Franck wanted to pass the mythical bar of 40 years before bowing out, but his knees decided otherwise.
Injured since mid-August, after 36 meager minutes of play with Salernitana against Roma, Franck Ribéry is now forced and forced to end his career at 39 and a half.
According to
L'Equipe
, which echoes the Italian media, the official announcement should take place very soon.
The former glory of Bayern Munich recently underwent several examinations to see if a return to the field was possible, but the conclusion is clear and clear: the cartilage in his two knees no longer allows him to continue playing.
According to the daily
Il Mattino
, the former French international with 81 caps will terminate his contract with the current fourteenth in Serie A without leaving the club.
He should indeed integrate the staff of Davide Nicola.
Living legend of Bayern
Passed by Boulogne-sur-Mer and Alès before exploding as a pro at Stade Brestois, Ribéry will have known seven professional clubs during his career (Brest, Metz, Galatasaray, OM, Bayern Munich, Fiorentina and Salernitana).
At Bayern, where he is a true living legend and where he formed a space duo with his friend Arjen Robben, "Ch'ti Franck" as the Guignols de l'Info nicknamed him will have won 23 major titles including nine Bundesligas and a Champions League in 2013.
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