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Cristiano Ronaldo to Bayern? Transfer would be “sexy” for Lothar Matthäus

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July 4, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo to Bayern? Transfer would be "sexy" for Lothar Matthäus

Cristiano Ronaldo to Bayern? For Lothar Matthäus, the sensational transfer would be “sexy! At least you should think through the options and play through them,” Matthäus wrote in his sky-Column.

Of course, this is “not a transfer with a view to the future,” said the 61-year-old: “He’s 37 and would always make headlines. I’m also not sure if he fits into Bayern Munich’s system. But he is one of the best strikers of all time and would certainly score around 30 goals. Funding through shirt sales and the like would be guaranteed.”

So far, Bayern’s sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has “put in a very strong performance in purchasing and sales policy”.

Matthäus emphasized that Sadio Mane from Liverpool FC is “a world star, Gravenberch and Mazraoui are very promising young footballers”.

From Matthäus’ point of view, the record champions “still have two construction sites: the sale of Bouna Sarr and a good solution in the Lewandowski case. If Brazzo can do that too, he too has done an outstanding job during this summer break.”

Return? goodbye? Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer options

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According to information from SPOX and GOAL, Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Manchester United to be allowed to leave the club if there is a suitable offer. The reason: CR7 would like to play in the Champions League.

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The Red Devils only finished 6th in the Europa League in the Premier League – not enough for the superstar. Individually, Ronaldo impressed: With 24 goals, he was clearly the top scorer in the club ahead of Bruno Fernandes (ten goals).

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The 37-year-old still has a contract until 2023. According to RMC, United wants a transfer fee of 15 million euros plus eight million possible bonuses. Where could he go?

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SSC NAPLES: How about a return to Italy? According to The Athletic, SSC Napoli are said to be interested in the star striker. CR7 already knows Serie A from his time at Juve. There he scored 81 goals and 17 assists in 98 appearances.

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Napoli meets the Champions League criterion (3rd place in Serie A) and needs a transfer. With Insigne, Mertens and Milik, three top performers have already left the traditional club. Ronaldo could close that gap on offense.

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As much as the transfer would make sense from a sporting point of view, a deal would probably be difficult to manage financially. The salary of the 37-year-old is well over 20 million euros per year. CR7 would have to cut big corners to make the deal possible.

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AS ROM: All roads lead to Rome. According to Retesport, Roma coach Jose Mourinho should at least pull out all the stops to lure his compatriot to the capital. Both worked successfully together at Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.

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Unfortunately for Roma, the Conference League title is not a ticket to the Champions League, only the Europa League. CR7 doesn’t want to play there. But with The Special One’s powers of persuasion, you never know…

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FC BAYERN: The Spanish AS brought CR7 up for discussion with the German record champions. Consultant Jorge Mendes is said to have offered his clients on the Isar. Apparently he aroused no interest from the Bayern bosses.

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“Cristiano Ronaldo is a top player with an outstanding career. However, the rumor that is circulating is a rumor that has nothing to do with it,” said Bayern sports director Hasan Salihamidzic on Sky.

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For Lothar Matthäus, the sensational transfer would be “sexy! At least you should think through the options and play through them,” he wrote in his Sky column. But it is also “not a transfer with a view to the future.”

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According to Matthäus, CR7 would “constantly make headlines. I’m also not sure if he fits into Bayern Munich’s system.” According to Matthäus, a possible deal could be refinanced with jersey sales.

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CHELSEA FC: According to The Athletic, agent Mendes has met with Todd Boehly, the Blues’ new owner. A possible Ronaldo transfer should have been an issue.

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With third place in the Premier League, participation in the Champions League is certain – and after Romelu Lukaku’s departure to Inter Milan (on loan) there would also be room for a new striker.

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SPORTING LISBON: A return of the star would be something for romantics. At 18, the Portuguese had left the club to make history. Allegedly, his mother would like to see her son back in Portugal.

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As romantic as it may sound, Ronaldo’s return is probably wishful thinking. “I don’t think it will be possible,” said Sporting sports director Viana on Sky Sports.

Matthäus praises BVB sports director Kehl

Just like Dortmund’s new sports director Sebastian Kehl. According to Matthäus, his transfer work is “a straight one. What he has achieved is outstanding. On the field, on the bench and also off the pitch”.

Should David Raum also switch to BVB, coach Edin Terzic could “call up the back four of the national team. Then we could really see the best BVB in recent years,” wrote Matthäus.