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Ryan Babel hints at Fulham exit to save international career

Ryan Babel has put the Premier League teams on alert

Fulham's return to the Premier League was shortlived. The club has already been relegated and will not feature in England's premium competition next season. As such, several stars are expected to call it a day at Craven Cottage. Prominent among them is former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel.

Babel has said,

"My agent has had some phone calls. For me, I am at the stage where I have to make the right decision. I am able, if I am lucky enough, to play in the Euros next year, if we qualify. So there are a lot of factors for me to make the right decision.

"I still think I have two or three years ahead of me and of course if I have the opportunity to stay in the Premier League, that would be great."

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