FC Bayern boss Oliver Kahn explained why Munich had refrained from signing football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United). “We discussed the topic – otherwise we wouldn’t be doing our job well. But we came to the conclusion that, despite all the esteem we all have in the current situation, it would not have suited our philosophy,” said the CEO of the German football club record champion of “Sport Bild”.
The 37-year-old Ronaldo, who would have most likely blown up the salary structure at Bayern, arrived back at the ManUnited training ground in Carrington on Tuesday with a considerable delay. The “Red Devils” have officially put a “not for sale” sign on Portugal’s team captain, but a transfer has been speculated and discussed for months. Recently there was even talk of a return to Sporting Lisbon.
England’s star striker Harry Kane (28) remains a topic in Munich. “Harry Kane is an excellent striker who is under contract at Tottenham,” said Kahn. Kane could become a candidate for Bayern again next summer. Then his contract with the Premier League club will only run for one year. Tottenham are aiming for an early contract extension with Kane.
The next newcomer in Munich could be ÖFB team player Konrad Laimer. To date, however, RB Leipzig has rejected every offer from Bayern for the midfield engine (contract until 2023). The youngest is said to have amounted to 23 million euros, but the Saxons want to collect at least 30 million.
Source: Nachrichten
