Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery insists he has no desire to play
for France again, despite suggestions he had set his sights on a Euro
2016 spot.
Bayern Munich winger Franck
Ribery insists he has no desire to play for France again, despite
suggestions he had set his sights on a Euro 2016 spot.
The
33-year-old retired from international duty in 2014 but hinted earlier
this year that he could be open to a return after regaining full fitness
with the Bundesliga champions.
Head coach Didier
Deschamps left Ribery out of the squad and reserve list for the finals
in France and said this week there was "no reason" to overlook another
player in favour of the winger.
Ribery, however, says his intention was never to force his way into the set-up and denied attempting to force Deschamps' hand.
"I
never made an offer to Deschamps. That's why I don't understand his
statements," he told Sport Bild. "I only said that he has to take the
best players with him to the Euros, not that I want to return.
"I
have no desire to play for France. I left that chapter behind me with
my resignation in 2014. Since then, I've only thought about my career at
Bayern. I feel at ease here and enjoy football."
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