Franck Ribéry is known for having played for Olympique de Marseille and Bayern Munich, a club where he rose to the rank of world star, thanks to his high-flying performances. The former international spent more than 10 years of his career in Bavaria. In a recent interview with "Bild", he was asked if he did not intend to apply for German citizenship.

"I bought a very nice house, we live with the German mentality"

He replied that it could be an option. “Why not? I can imagine staying in Munich, even after my career, because I have a good feeling in Germany. If I do this, it is for my family, for the future. I bought a very nice house, we live with the German mentality. I like it. My children do well at school and have German friends. My eldest daughter Hiziya always laughs at my German and I laugh at it too! I didn’t learn it at school, but in everyday life, from people. And my son Saif was born in Germany. He could even play for Germany one day,” Ribéry said.

The Frenchman thinks his child has a "fantastic left foot. Like Arjen (Robben)." "That's probably why I like Arjen so much (laughs)."