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'I want to play with him' - Xavi urges Ribery to leave Bayern Munich for Qatar

Franck Ribery has been encouraged to move to Qatar and join Al Sadd by legendary midfielder Xavi, who insists the Bayern Munich winger would love life there.

The 34-year-old's future at Bayern Munich is uncertain as his contract expires at the end of the season and he has been limited to just nine Bundesliga appearances because of injury.

Bayern are planning "serious talks" with the winger, according to chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, but ex-Barcelona star Xavi, who has been with Al Sadd since 2015, believes he should consider making a lucrative switch to Qatar.

"It would be great for everyone here.