Multi-champion for Bayern Munich, Frenchman Franck Ribéry made official his retirement from the pitch; striker has not been on the field since August
The french Franck Ribery announced this Friday, 21, that he will retire from football. The striker, formerBayern Munchen, will end his career on the lawns at the age of 39. The athlete’s announcement was made by a video posted on social networks.
The ball stops. The feelings inside me, no. Thank you everyone for this great adventure.” published the player in the video, repeating the same passage in French, English, German and Italian.
Ribéry began his professional football career in the mid-2000s in France’s lower divisions. The now ex-striker highlighted that his time to stop has come, thanked the fans and highlighted his physical condition.
“If I was able to play at a high level for almost twenty years and have this career, even with the difficult times, it was because you were always there. You gave me the strength to live this incredible adventure. But today, despite the efforts I’ve made over the last three months, the pain in my knee has only gotten worse, and the doctors have been clear: I have no choice but to stop playing.” said.
“It’s the end of a chapter, as a player, but not the end of my professional story. You can be sure of that. So, see you soon for the beginning of another beautiful chapter. I love you and again thank you so much”added the striker.
The attacker defended the Salernitan, from Italy, and his retirement was already speculated by the French and Italian press. Ribéry has not been on the field since August 14 this year and has been suffering from knee pain. In the season, the Frenchman played against Roma and Parma, in the Italian first division.
Knee pain was preventing Franck Ribéry from training and playing, which is why the end of his career was speculated by the press. He joined the Italian club in September 2021, and has played in 25 games since then.
after going through boulogne, Olympique Alès, Stade Brestois and MetzRibery defended the Galatasaray for a season. Then he transferred to the Olympique de Marseillein 2005. After playing in the World Cup, he arrived at Bayern, where he stayed for 12 years.
For the German club, he won all the titles possible. In all, there were nine Bundesliga trophies, six German Cups, a Champions League and a Club World Cup. There were 425 games, 124 goals and 182 assists.
Source: sportbuzz
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