Only Real Madrid Can Afford Franck Ribery

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has suggested his new club are not finished in the transfer market this summer, though he believes Franck Ribery will not be joining him. Indeed, if the Bayern Munich star goes anywhere, it will be to Real Madrid, in the Italian's opinion.

Ancelotti was unveiled as Chelsea boss yesterday and faced the press for the first time at Stamford Bridge.

The Italian revealed his admiration for the Bayern winger and said that, although the Blues are looking for a creative spark, he thinks Ribery will stay in Germany.

"Chelsea are a strong team, a physical team doing very well," Ancelotti said, according to Sky Sports.

"They can be improved with some creative players. We are looking for these creative players.

"Ribery is, for sure, a great, great player. But Ribery, I think, he will stay in Bayern Munich."

Ancelotti added that only Real Madrid may be able to afford the France international.

He continued, "Madrid can buy Ribery, I know. Not only Ribery, but [Liverpool midfielder Xabi] Alonso as well. I know how many players Madrid can buy."