Bayern Munich’s Franck Ribery has confirmed that Chelsea tried to sign him a few years ago.
Ribery made the revelation that Carlo Ancelotti tried to sign him when he was in charge at Stamford Bridge in 2009.
The Frenchman rates Ancelotti, and may well be playing under him next season, as he is set to take over from the departing Pep Guardiola.
“Ancelotti already wanted to sign me in 2009 when he was with Chelsea. That means he likes me as a player and that is obviously great.” Ribery told Sport Bild.
“I think Ancelotti is a great coach and human being. Communication will not be an issue because he speaks French after his time with PSG.
“I have heard a lot of good things about him.
“We have already met, but we have not had extensive talks yet. But I always hear that he is very close to his players. This type of coach suits me.”
By Steve Osborne                   @BlizzardSteve75
