Frenchman Franck Ribery ponders German citizenship

The Bayern Munich star, who has played for the Bavarian club since 2007, told newspaper Bild that he imagines he will live in Germany beyond his playing career so sees no harm in taking citizenship.

When asked whether he would apply, he said: "Why not? I can imagine staying in Munich after the end of my career.

"I have bought a very nice house, I feel good here and I like the mentality.

"My children are doing well at school, they have German friends.

"My son Saif was born here, he may even one day play for Germany."

"My eldest daughter Hiziya always makes fun of my German, and I laugh with her," said Ribery, who was voted German player of the year in 2008.

"I did not learn the language in school, but in my daily life, from other people."