In-demand Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery has rejected claims that he wants to leave the club for Real Madrid.

Reports in Ribery's native France quoted the midfielder as saying he wanted to join big-spending Real this summer and would not move to anyone else.

A host of Europe's top clubs have been linked with the former Marseille man with Barcelona, Manchester United and Chelsea all credited with an interest in the 26-year-old.

Bayern Munich are determined to keep their prize asset and Ribery has moved to ease tensions at the club by insisting he will not rock the boat at the Allianz Arena.

He told Munich's Tz newspaper this morning: "I have never said that I wanted to go.

"They were not my words, what I said was misinterpreted.

"I don't understand the whole discussion. I don't want a controversy with Bayern Munich. I would gladly clarify the situation.

"We have to wait and see if there is an offer coming and then sit down and talk. I do not want to say anything wrong right now."

Ribery was reported as telling a French newspaper last week: "I have decided that I want to leave. It will be Real Madrid or nothing.

"I will wait to see how things pan out but I would like to hold talks with the Bayern management soon.''

Ribery also denied suggestions today he missed training sessions over the weekend so as not to jeopardise a move by picking up an injury.

"That is a lie," he said.

"I have a heel problem and also a blister. I want to get back training as soon as possible."