Hoeness urges Bayern to compete in CL

(GSM) – Bayern München chairman Uli Hoeness has urged Bayern to perform well in the Champions League.

Hoeness believes that the results in the Champions League are the key to keeping Franck Ribery at the club.

Last week, the French star player said his future at Bayern will depend on how well they do in the Champions League.

He also insisted he’s happy at the Allianz Arena but Hoeness accepts Bayern need to perform on the pitch in order to keep their prized asset.

Bayern hold a 2-1 lead over Fiorentina following the first leg of the UEFA Champions League first knockout phase 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.”

Ribery currently has 16 months left on his current deal at Bayern and has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea.