Franck Ribery Quotes

I was never close to signing for Manchester United, no.

When it became clear that I couldn't stay at Bayern I thought about going to play in Spain or Italy. Fiorentina came forward, they were looking for a striker, and everything happened very quickly.

A move away from Arsenal did not fall through because I had no offers to move.

It's really flattering to know that a club of Real Madrid's stature is interested in me.

I would not play in Madrid. If I leave Barca, I would not go there. My Madrid train has passed.

In 2000, with Tardelli at the helm, I really thought about leaving Inter. I had an agreement with Real Madrid and everything was ready for me to move to Spain.

If you ask me if I would like to see Isco in Barcelona, I would say yes.

The only club that could lure me away from Dortmund is Real Madrid.

I can bring Neymar to Real Madrid.

I like the Italian giants, and Spain is attractive, but when I heard that Manchester United were in the frame, I was very flattered. Nonetheless, I want to reiterate that Udinese is a great place, and I am happy here.

I think that with West Ham, it was more complicated for me. It happened naturally; there was urgency to leave West Ham.

When Manchester City came for me it was the best choice to come here.

When Real Madrid want you, it is difficult to say 'No' but, when I got there, I knew I could not stay longer.

In the world of football, it is normal that rumours come from the media. It is something that I'm used to.

When you hear Liverpool want you, you call your agent back in about five seconds.

I think Inter have been very clear: if a good offer comes in, they have to let me go. They don't want to lose me, but there is a chance they will let me go.

Leaving Manchester United? That was not complicated.

I really like Manchester City. They have put everything into trying to sign me so that I can be there and that is welcome.

In 2006 I ended up at Chelsea on a free transfer, so Bayern did not see a euro for me.

Before I came to Italy to play for Milan in 2007, I saw in the papers that my name was mentioned in connection with some English clubs.

I had enquiries from Paris-Saint Germain and Manchester United, and I considered them.

I played for four different clubs in France; I played for Marseille, which is one of the biggest clubs.

When I was sold from Real Madrid to Inter, I would have preferred to have remained in Spain.

MK has got a special place in my heart, but obviously, I have signed to Tottenham.

Roma must have been mad to sell Mo Salah. Either that or they really needed the money.