Well, he’s not wrong…
When former Bayern Munich star Franck Ribéry reads Bavarian Football Works (cannot be verified, but he should be reading BFW, right?) he often sees stories linking his former club to Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
For Ribéry, getting Wirtz is simply a move that Bayern Munich must make.
“If there’s any possibility, Bayern must sign Florian Wirtz. Musiala and Wirtz can play very well together in a team. They’re alike because they both have incredible talent. But they’re not alike in their playing style. Good footballers always get along on the pitch,” Ribéry told Sport Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “Maybe FC Bayern should adjust their system a bit, away from the traditional wingers. I would play with a true No. 9 and behind him in the half spaces with Wirtz and Musiala, a little bit further inside. Then the wings will still be open for strong attacking full-backs. That could work very well.”
Ribéry’s vision is one that many Bayern Munich fans would like to see come to fruition. However, the situation surrounding Wirtz is complicated to say the least and the player might not leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. If that is the case, fans — and one club legend — will have to wait until 2026 for Bayern Munich to make a strong attempt to get its man.
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