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“The time has come for me to stop playing football. Despite the efforts made over the last three months, the pain in my knee has only gotten worse and the doctors are categorical. I no longer have a choice: I have to stop playing. It’s the fun of a beautiful chapter in my life.”. With these words, Franck Ribéry announced in October 2022 his decision to hang up his crampons at the age of 39, the fault of recurring knee problems which ended up getting the better of him. However, the former French international has not drawn a definitive line on the world of ball. Shortly after this announcement, the native of Boulogne-sur-Mer revealed to German media Bild his desire to become a head coach.
From then on, the Frenchman joined the staff of US Salernitana 1919, where he finally ended his career. As he tries to obtain his coaching license, Kicker reports that a place could be allocated to him within the academy of Bayern Munich, a club where he gained icon status by accumulating titles between 2007 and 20219. According to the German media, the fact that his son, Seif, playing with the Munich club’s U13s, could be a pretext to return to Munich to officiate among the youth ranks. On the other hand, Kicker informs that the Frenchman has never really cut the cord with his former training to the extent that he still has a residence in Bavaria where “he likes to spend time”.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
