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'We need players who can run': Burnley boss Vincent Komany rules out move for Cristiano Ronaldo with cheeky dig as the Portugal forward, 37, searches for a new club after Man United split

Burnley boss Vincent Komany could not resist aiming a cheeky dig at Cristiano Ronaldo amid speculation over his next move.

The 37-year-old forward is available on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United by mutual consent on Tuesday.

And former Manchester City defender Kompany, appearing as a pundit on the BBC’s coverage of France vs Australia at the Qatar World Cup, was asked if he would take him on a free transfer at Burnley.

Burnley boss Vincent Komany could not resist aiming a cheeky dig at Cristiano Ronaldo
Burnley boss Vincent Komany could not resist aiming a cheeky dig at Cristiano Ronaldo

Burnley boss Vincent Komany could not resist aiming a cheeky dig at Cristiano Ronaldo

Smiling he responded: 'We need players who can run.