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Bayern insist Ribery is staying put

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insists winger Franck Ribery is going nowhere despite reported interest from England and Spain.

The France international shone in his first season with the Bundesliga champions and Rummenigge claims he is not for sale at any price.

"We could have sold Ribery twice by now," the chairman told Sport Bild magazine.

"We have had requests from the Premier League and Spain, but I would rather sell our most precious silverware than him.

"We will not listen to any offer.

"I have a good relationship with most of my colleagues throughout Europe and if they come to me, the answer will be 'no way'. There is no chance - not for any fee."

The 25-year-old played a key role in Bayern clinching a league and cup double and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup last season.

Ribery has settled in well since his club record 25 million euro move from Marseille, and Rummenigge believes he is as important to Bayern as Kaka is to Milan and Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United.

"They would not be sold for any price either because players like these make the difference," he added.

Source: Eurosport