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– Cristiano Ronaldo will not join Bayern Munich according to the German champions CEO Oliver Kahn, after the Portuguese star’s contract at Manchester United was terminated last week.
– Ronaldo was touted to several clubs during the summer transfer window by his agent, Jorge Mendes, with Kahn admitting a possible move for the 37-year-old had been discussed internally.
– The German giants opted against a move claiming that Ronaldo did not ‘fit our philosophy’.
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– The Bundesliga leaders have been viewed as a potential destination for Ronaldo following his Old Trafford exit, but Kahn insists the club’s position has not changed.
– ‘We have already dealt with this,’ Kahn told Sky Sport Germany. ‘We have a clear idea, a clear philosophy of how our squad should be put together.
– ‘We all appreciate him, there’s no discussion.
– ‘We all love Cristiano Ronaldo, but that’s something that doesn’t fit into our idea.’
Bayern will not sign Cristiano Ronaldo, Oliver Kahn announces: “I can rule out a move for Ronaldo. We’ve considered it, we all love Ronaldo but strategy is different”, tells Sky @Plettigoal. 🚨🔴 #FCBayern
“We’ve a clear idea, philosophy of how our squad should be put together”. pic.twitter.com/HIoNnoCkIi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 29, 2022
– Ronaldo’s contract was terminated by Manchester United last week, following a number of controversial statements in a TV interview with Piers Morgan.
– The club acted following the interview, which worsened an already strained relationship between the forward and club chiefs.
– Throughout the summer Ronaldo stated that his desire to make a move away from Old Trafford was in large part motivated by the club failing to qualify for Champions League football.
– Reports have suggested United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea have cooled on the idea of signing Ronaldo, with the club’s new owner Todd Boehly previously keen on taking the star to Stamford Bridge.
– Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr have reportedly targeted a move for the iconic forward.
– Ronaldo’s future is not expected to be decided until after the World Cup in Qatar.
– Bayern chief Kahn was also asked about the club’s long-term interest in England captain Harry Kane.
– Kane, who is two goals behind Wayne Rooney’s England goalscoring record, is currently contracted to Tottenham until 2024.
– ‘Of course he’s a very good player, but there are also many other very good players,’ Kahn said. ‘I’ve read that everywhere, Oliver Kahn and Harry Kane.’
– ‘We deal with many, many players, and it is not okay to talk about players who are signed to other clubs. We have a very good squad that is doing an excellent job at the moment.’
Bayern's Oliver Kahn on Harry Kane for 2023: "Kane is very good player, but there are also many other very good players. I've read that everywhere – Oliver Kahn and Kane, Hasan and Kane…", tells @Plettigoal on Sky DE 🚨🔴 #THFC #FCBayern
"We're considering many, many players". pic.twitter.com/abQ7AWupRg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 29, 2022
– Bayern currently hold a four point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, with Julian Nagelsmann’s side winning 10 of their 15 league matches prior to the World Cup break.
– The German champions will face a blockbuster contest against Paris Saint-Germain in the pick of the Champions League last 16 ties in February.
