Bayern Munich are planning new contract talks with Franck Ribery before the end of the season.
The Frenchman revealed earlier this month he wants his future to be sorted out before the start of the World Cup in June.
The France international has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid and Chelsea. Although he is currently tied to the Bundesliga club until 2011, Bayern president Uli Hoeness has already admitted he may have to be sold next summer if he does not sign a new contract, as he would be available for free 12 months later.
Football chief Christian Nerlinger said on Bayern's official website: "Franck came to us once in the summer.
"He said he felt very much at home in Munich and was grateful to the club, but there was one alternative which he could imagine himself taking. We declined, and the matter was closed internally.
"Franck has always behaved correctly, and I won't hear a word said against him in this respect.
"We won't put him under pressure. We'll sit down with him and talk in early March. We'll set out our position, and he'll explain his, and we'll see if we can agree. It matters a lot to me that the process is fair and respectful."