Because the German record champions are in a difficult phase and are looking for a striker who, like Robert Lewandowski, shapes an era in the club. Ronaldo would be the wrong choice. The Portuguese is simply too old.
And the Ronaldo signing is completely illusory anyway. According to the British “Sun”, the megastar earns a whopping 29 million euros net a year at Manchester United. Bayern would never pay him that much. Because that would blow up the salary structure of the club. For comparison: Top earners Lewandowski currently collects 24 million – albeit gross.
Bayern urgently need to focus on younger striker candidates who are available this year or next year at the latest. A striker like Dusan Vlahovic, for example, could be one for Bayern, although convincing Juventus to let him go will probably be difficult. In any case, Ronaldo is definitely not the solution.
No, Bayern must seize this opportunity
The contra from Florian Wichert
Ronaldo is 37 years old. Shortly before the end of his career. Far beyond its zenith. On the way down. At least that’s what his critics think.
However, they have been doing this for five years – and are taught better every year. Last season alone, Ronaldo scored 24 goals and was by far the best player at Manchester United.
And that’s why FC Bayern has to strike when Ronaldo is already offered to him. Replace Lewandowski with Ronaldo? It doesn’t get any better.
Bayern boss Kahn himself said in 2018 that a player like Ronaldo “only brings advantages”. He was right and should act accordingly.
Of course Ronaldo has to adapt his playing style to his age, but he still has an incredibly positive influence. He does not tolerate sloppiness in a team, sharpens the senses of his colleagues and makes them better.
Ibrahimovic still manages to do this at the age of 40. He completely changed the mentality of AC Milan’s former rubble squad and led the club to the league title.
Around 30 million euros salary for Ronaldo – possibly without having to pay a fee? They are excellent investments and will be refinanced solely through jersey sales and the increasing interest in Bayern and the Bundesliga. Ronaldo to Bayern? That would be the biggest transfer in Bundesliga history. And he would really only bring benefits.
What do you mean? Who is right?
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In “Duel of the Week”, Florian Wichert (Deputy Editor-in-Chief at t-online) and Robert Hiersemann (Deputy Editor-in-Chief at t-online) comment on current football topics on a weekly basis.