![]() "One thing is clear, football will remain a big part of my life," Ribery wrote. Ribery also added a second emotional post on social media. Salernitana coach Davide Nicola said Ribery would be part of his staff, while it is likely he will also work on his coaching licenses. "So I will see you soon, for the beginning of a new beautiful chapter." "This is the end of a chapter, my chapter as a player, but not of my professional story, you can be sure of that," Ribery concluded in his video message. They also said he would bid farewell to the fans before Saturday's Serie A match against Spezia. Salernitana confirmed they had mutually agreed to end the winger's playing contract but added that Ribery would continue in another role at the club. He made 23 appearances for Salernitana last season but played just twice in August this season before being injured again. Ribery left Bayern on a free transfer in 2019 and played for Fiorentina for two seasons before joining Salernitana last year. Notebook: The inside stories from world football He also played for France in their defeat to Italy in the 2006 World Cup final. Ribery played for a number of clubs, including Marseille and Fiorentina, but his most successful period was at Bayern, where he won nine Bundesliga titles, six German Cups and the Champions League during a 12-year spell. So I have to end my career as a professional player." "But today, despite the efforts I have made over the last three months, the pain in my knee has only worsened and the doctors are clear: I have no choice but to stop playing. "You have given me the strength to live this incredible adventure. "The fact that I was able to play at a high level for almost 20 years and to have this career is also because, even in difficult times, you were always there," Ribery said. Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Ribery, 39, announced the decision in a video posted on social media in which the Salernitana player also thanked his family and fans. Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Imagesįormer Bayern Munich and France winger Franck Ribery announced his retirement on Friday following persistent knee problems. Franck Ribery will remain at Salernitana as part of the coaching staff.
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