Franck Ribery has revealed that he was once a target for 'every big club' in Europe.
The France international was the subject of frenzied interest a little less than a decade ago but rejected the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Barcelona to stay with Bayern Munich.
He told Kicker:"Of course I thought about a move. In 2008 or 2009, every big club wanted me: Juventus, Inter (Milan), (AC) Milan, Barca, Real (Madrid), Chelsea, Manchester (United)…
"In hindsight, I have to thank Uli Hoeness and Rummenigge for speaking regularly to me back then. I've now been here for ten years and have won everything. My family is doing well and I am happy.
"I have always said Bayern are my last club in Europe. I will play until my knee, my ankle or my back say 'stop'. If I remain free of injury, I might still have two or three more years at the top level.
"I have a really good relationship with Bayern. I might become a coach after retirement, but with the youth teams."