Burnley boss Vincent Kompany delivered a hilarious response when asked if he’d sign Cristiano Ronaldo, saying: “We need players who can run!”

On Tuesday, Manchester United officially announced that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract was being terminated by mutual consent.

The news certainly wasn’t unexpected after Ronaldo’s bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, during which he criticised both Erik ten Hag and the Glazer family.

Ronaldo’s position at the club had quite simply become unsustainable and there was just no way he could have seen out the remainder of his £500,000-a-week contract.

Per The Telegraph, Ronaldo will not receive a single penny in compensation from United following his rather dramatic exit.

So, the Real Madrid legend is once again looking for a new club and he might not have too many options, despite the fact he’s a free agent.

Former team Sporting Lisbon are a possible destination, while the rumours linking him with Chelsea don’t seem to be going away.

But one club he certainly won’t be joining is Burnley – and that’s the stance of both Ronaldo and the team’s manager, Vincent Kompany.

Asked if he’d be keen on prying the football icon to Turf Moor, where Kompany currently manages, the Belgian quipped: “We need players who can run.”

The remark will certainly go down well with the City supporters, as one of the Etihad’s most iconic figures pokes fun at a now ex-United star.

These Kompany’s comments were shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

“Burnley rejected Ronaldo 😂.”
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“Absolutely done him there 😂.”
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“I never knew Kompany was this funny 😅.”
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“He’s too funny.”
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“Captain Kompany knows ball.”
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