Bayern Munich Chairman Karl Heinz Rumminegge has opened up about Franck Ribery, the desire of the club to keep him and exactly who has lodged an official bid for the French International.

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The former Germany international, speaking in an interview with Bild newspaper, said: “We are relaxed and proud that we have one of the best three players in the world under contract.

“Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and his advisor Pedro Jiménez asked if we were willing to speak with them over a transfer but we rejected the chance and we have no intention of selling Ribéry.”

Asked if Madrid made an offer, he replied: “No but other clubs have done. Chelsea have lodged a bid, as have Manchester United and Barcelona. We are completely relaxed about it. The power lies with Bayern Munich.”

Bayern have repeatedly insisted Ribéry is not for sale, and Rummenigge is adamant the club will not relent and cash in on their prize asset.

He added: “I don’t want to talk about sums of money because it is not in our interest. The amount is irrelevant. There is always going to be the perception that Bayern Munich are trying to push the price up and that there is a certain value at which we’ll have to accept, but I’ll say it again: we want to keep Ribéry.

“A player has to respect his contract, in his case until 2011. He is on holiday now and then we want to have a successful season with Franck next year.”

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