Franck Ribery signs new contract with Bayern Munich

Sporting Director Hasan Salihamidzic presents Franck Ribery after he signed a contract extension at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich forward Franck Ribery has signed a one-year contract extension with the Bundesliga side until 30 June 2019.

The 35-year-old Frenchman arrived at Bayern in 2007 and celebrated his eighth German league title this season.

The contract extension puts an end to speculation that he could leave at the end of the season.

Since joining from Marseille he has scored 117 goals in 385 appearances.

“I’m very proud to have another year here – Munich has become a home for me and my family,” Ribery said.

🇫🇷 @FranckRibery is staying at @FCBayernEN for another year ✍️

And that means more of this 💥 pic.twitter.com/qv3ow52i2D

— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) May 7, 2018

Bayern, who are 16 points clear at the top of the table, play their final game of the season on Saturday, 12 May when they host Stuttgart.

“We’re very pleased that Franck is staying with us,” said sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic after the signing of the deal.

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“Franck has once again proven, in the Bundesliga as well as the Champions League and DFB Cup, what excellent performances he’s capable of and the great quality he possesses.

“As well as that, he’s one of our fan favourites.”

In 2013, Ribery was voted European Footballer of the Year.