Hoeness admits Champions League success is key to keeping Ribery

Bayern Munich chairman Uli Hoeness admits that success in the Champions League is key to keeping French star Franck Ribery at the club.

Ribery has long been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga giants.

Bayern managed a 2-1 lead over Fiorentina in the first leg of their Champions League tie.

“Fiorentina was strong in the first leg fixture, but I was not amazed by their play,” said Hoeness.

“Why should we get afraid? We won that match. If we are advancing to the next round, doing a good job, seeing Franck (Ribery) playing well and he is grabbing that feeling, we have a chance at such a stage of the competition, then we have a better chance to see him remain.

“Should we lose out by three goals to nil, I would not bet on him staying on.”

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