Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has revealed that as it stands his club can't offer Franck Ribery enough money to continue his playing career in Australia.
Babbel, a former Bayern Munich player, has made no secret of his desire to sign Ribery, who has played his last game for the Bundesliga giants.
While the A-League does have marquee funds to call upon, the Wanderers aren't currently prepared to meet the 36-year-old's financial demands.
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"The current situation is such that we can not afford it,” Babbel told Sky Sports Germany.