A biography for Franck Riberyhasn’t been written yet.
“My 100th goal is good for me personally but above all, the team is very important.”
“It is no secret that Louis van Gaal and I did not get along. But for me personally, the matter is closed and forgotten.”
“One day I'll know what it's like to be a manager.”
“I listen to my emotions. That's why I react once I get provoked sometimes.”
“Normally I provide a lot of assists and do a lot of dribbling - but it's always great when you score a goal.”
“My son Saif was born here, he may even one day play for Germany.”
“I am well aware of it myself that I have to be careful. But I want to make it clear that I am not a dirty player.”
“If you play in the Champions League, it's a very special feeling, there's a different atmosphere.”
“I have a really good relationship with Bayern. I might become a coach after retirement, but with the youth teams.”
“I hope to continue playing until the age of 40, just like Francesco Totti.”
“I am dreaming of winning the treble again. I will never forget how I felt after winning it in 2012-13. It was like we were flying. It's a great feeling, it's utter madness. I definitely want to have that feeling again at some stage of my career.”
“I deserved to win the Ballon d'Or.”
“I could play for another club in Europe but my heart is beating too much for Bayern. But I could imagine going to the U.S., Qatar or Dubai for a new experience.”
“I really like the mentality of the people in Munich.”
“I am very happy in Munich and my family is totally settled - and now I have a son who is a genuine Bavarian.”
“When you've been Bayern for so long and it's your second home, moving away from here is not easy.”
“The scars in my face are the source of my strength.”
“I've just got better as a player thanks to Pep.”
“I really want to lift the Champions League trophy one day.”
“I will play until my knee, my ankle or my back say 'stop.'”