Franck Ribery has been told to consider a move to Australia if he departs Bayern Munich this summer, with Alexander Baumjohann telling the Frenchman he could “eat his gold steak in peace” as part of the A-League ranks.
At 36 years of age, a veteran winger is approaching a crossroads late in his career.
Ribery’s contract at the Allianz Arena is running down and fresh terms are unlikely as Bayern prepare to freshen up an ageing squad with new additions.
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As a result, a modern-day icon will be freed to take on a new challenge.