Xinhua News Agency, Berlin, May 5 (Reporter Liu Wei) the Bundesliga Bayern Munich club announced on the 5th that the French star Ribery, who has played for the team for 12 seasons, will leave Bayern after the end of this season. With Ribery and Luo leaving after the end of this season, Bayern’s “robery” Golden Group, which has long contributed wonderful games to the fans, will also end its historical mission.
The 36-year-old Ribery said, “the day I joined Bayern, I knew I had realized a dream. It is not easy to stick to it for 12 years, and the days after leaving will not be easy, but we can’t forget what we have achieved here together. We won at least 20 titles.”
Another Bayern star Robben previously announced that he would leave the team after the end of the season. On the 4th, in the match between Bayern and Hanover, Ribery scored a goal in just 13 minutes, locking the victory for the team. Then Robben also played on the bench, completing the 700th game of his career.
Rummenigge, CEO of Bayern club, said: “Ribery and Robben are very outstanding players, and we want to thank them for their contributions to the team over the years. We will prepare a farewell ceremony for them. They contributed the most successful decade to the club with impeccable performance.”
Ribery did not make a clear statement about his future career plan. “I haven’t figured out what to do next. In the next few weeks in Bayern, I hope to enjoy every day. I have no clear plan for next season and I don’t know where to play. I think I will continue to play football, but I am not 100% sure.”
Ribery said: “I hope Bayern can win next season and win the league championship and the German Cup championship. This is a great experience for me and all Bayern fans. Wearing this uniform is my honor.”