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'Sane would be Robben and Ribery's successor' – Rummenigge talks up Bayern move

The chairman of the Bundesliga giants has addressed reports linking the German champions with a move for the Manchester City winger

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said Leroy Sane would be Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery's successor if he decided to leave Manchester City for the Bundesliga champions.

Sane – who is contracted to City until 2021 – has been linked with a move to Bayern following back-to-back Premier League titles in Manchester.

With Bayern greats Robben and Ribery leaving Allianz Arena, Germany international forward Sane has emerged as a target for the Bavarian giants.