Bayern Munich have no intention of signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer, with CEO Oliver Kahn saying a deal for the 37-year-old would “not fit our philosophy”.
Sources have told ESPN that Ronaldo has informed United bosses he would like to move during the transfer window, with Bayern, Chelsea and Napoli listed as potential destinations.
– Ogden: Ronaldo left Man United high and dry with a management of the desire to leave
– Pre-season schedule: when, where and against whom the best European clubs will play
But, according to Kahn, Bayern won’t move for the Portuguese great.
“Even though I consider Cristiano Ronaldo to be one of the greatest, a transfer would not fit our philosophy,” he told the German magazine. Kicker.
Bayern’s attack has long been led by the prolific Robert Lewandowski, but the 33-year-old has told the Bundesliga champions he wants to leave the Allianz Arena this summer.
Sources have told ESPN that Barcelona made a third offer for Lewandowski last week, worth over €40m. Kahn has publicly insisted the Polish striker is not for sale.
United also insist that Ronaldo, who scored 24 goals last season, is not available for transfer and that new manager Erik ten Hag ‘wants and expects’ him to be part of the squad. team next season.
However, sources have told ESPN that in reality this stance is softer, although they would rather Ronaldo move abroad than join Premier League rivals Chelsea. He has one year left on his contract at Old Trafford with the option of another year.
Ronaldo is keen to continue playing in the Champions League and competing for top honors in the later stages of his career. United missed out on qualifying for Europe’s top competition and are once again making a fresh start under Ten Hag.
Ronaldo was due to start training with the rest of United’s international players at Carrington on Monday, but the club have allowed the club to take an extended break for “family reasons”.
The team are due to travel to Bangkok on Friday, but sources have told ESPN that Ten Hag is not yet sure whether Ronaldo plans to train in Manchester this week or make himself available for the tour.
Information from ESPN correspondent Rob Dawson was used in this report.
–