Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has ruled out a move for free agent Cristiano Ronaldo as the Clarets apparently "need players who can run".
While working as a pundit for the BBC, former Manchester City defender Kompany jokingly ruled out a move for Ronaldo.
The legendary frontman, who is now free to find a new club following his release from Manchester United, won't be banging them for the Clarets any time soon.
"We need players who can run," Kompany said with a wry smile when asked if he would take the 37-year-old forward at Burnley.
Kompany added that he didn't think anyone came out of the ordeal well, expect United boss Erik ten Hag.
"I think that in the end everybody loses, except perhaps the Manchester United manager. I think it’s a problem that’s resolved and they’ll move on from this, I’m sure," he said.
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The Portuguese forward had his reported £500,000-a-week contract ripped up by his club following his interview on TalkTV. Ronaldo will be looking for a new club once the World Cup is over.
A move to either Newcastle United or Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassar could be on the cards for the forward. Sporting CP and Chelsea have both been linked in the past too.
