‘We need players who can run’: Burnley boss Komany rules out move for Ronaldo with cheeky dig
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‘We need players who can run!’: Burnley boss and Man City legend Vincent Kompany brutally rules out a move for Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese striker looks for a new club following his departure from United
- The 37-year-old is available on a free transfer after his departure from Manchester United
- Vincent Komany was asked if he wanted to take him to Burnley on a free transfer
- He joked he wouldn’t take Ronaldo because ‘we need players who can run’
Burnley boss Vincent Komany couldn’t resist directing a brutal attack on Cristiano Ronaldo amid speculation over his next move.
The 37-year-old attacker is available on a free transfer after he left Manchester United by mutual agreement on Tuesday.
And former Manchester City defender Kompany, who appeared as a pundit in the BBC’s coverage of France vs Australia at the World Cup in Qatar, was asked if he would take him on a free transfer to Burnley.
Burnley boss Vincent Komany couldn’t resist directing a brutal attack on Cristiano Ronaldo
Smiling, he replied, “We need players who can run.”
The quip caused laughter in the studio from former players Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Didier Drogba.
Lineker added: ‘He can’t even get into the Burnley team?! Certainly not, I don’t feel like it.’
Ronaldo’s departure has been mutually agreed, although it is unclear at this stage whether the 37-year-old Portuguese star has been sacked or received compensation for the remaining seven months of his £500,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have announced that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club by mutual consent
Ronaldo’s departure has been mutually agreed, but Sportsmail can reveal that United have not paid any fees for the remaining seven months of his £500,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.
United’s lawyers have been trying to tear it up since Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan aired in two parts last week.
A terse statement released on Tuesday evening read: “Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect.
The club thanks him for his tremendous contribution during two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family all the best for the future.
Ronaldo criticized Erik ten Hag and the Glazer family, saying he had been ‘betrayed’
“Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to achieve success on the pitch.”
Ronaldo released his own statement following the news, writing: “Following talks with Manchester United, we have mutually agreed to terminate our contract early.
“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never change. However, it feels like the right time for me to look for a new challenge.
“I wish the team every success for the rest of the season and for the future.”
Ronaldo (left) dropped his interview before leaving for the World Cup with Portugal
Ronaldo’s position at the club became untenable after he criticized the club, the Glazers, manager Erik ten Hag and his teammates in the interview.
United wanted to deal with Ronaldo as quickly as possible and only needed four days to show him the door.
However, the club was reluctant to get caught up in an improper lawsuit involving one of their greatest ever players.
