Ribery, who is being chased by French champions Olympique Lyon and several European clubs, is tied with Marseille for another season and the club have said they want him to stay.

The 23-year-old, a member of the France team who reached the World Cup final, was due to meet Marseille chairman Pape Diouf later in the day to clarify his situation.

France's top prospect had been expected to resume training on Saturday but Marseille officials accepted his request to return two days late.

The Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend.