Bayern Munich president Oliver Kahn on Wednesday closed the door on a move for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo to the Bavarians on Wednesday, saying he didn’t fit the “philosophyfrom the German club.
«We discussed this topic – otherwise we would not be doing our job well. Personally, I think Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers to ever exist on this planet.Kahn told Bild newspaper.
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«But we came to the conclusion that, despite all the esteem we all have for him, he would not have corresponded to our philosophy in the current situation.“, he added.
If Kahn did not specify what he meant by the “philosophyfrom Bayern, the club does not have a tradition of bringing in a world-class star whose salary would risk creating frustration in the dressing room. The Rekordmeister also prefers to bet on young talents rather than players at the end of their career.
The 37-year-old Portuguese striker, who still has a year on his contract with the Red Devils, is not satisfied with his situation and has told his management that he wants to be transferred to a club playing in the Champions League.
Which will not be the case for Manchester United, only sixth in the Premier League last year and who will have to settle for the C3.
An interview with his trainer Erik Ten Hag to discuss his future has been held in recent days during which, according to The Telegraph, he reiterated his desire to leave.
However, the financial transaction to host the fivefold Golden Ball would prove to be complicated for a player who was the best paid in the club last season with more than 500,000 euros per week.
During the interview with Bild, however, Oliver Kahn confirmed the German club’s interest in Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 28, who could compensate for the departure of goal machine Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona.
«Harry Kane is an excellent striker who is under contract with Tottenham“Explained the former Bayern goalkeeper. The English star is still under contract until 2023 with the club in the London suburbs.
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Spurs coach Antonio Conte had already complained a few days ago that Bayern, through Julian Nagelsmann, had spoken about their striker by making eyes at him.
Despite the departure ofLevi“, the German club has already strengthened on the front of the attack by attracting the star of Liverpool Sadio Mané and the promising Mathys Tel, 17 years old only, from Rennes.
