Cristiano Ronaldo has been urged to complete a "sexy" transfer move and join Bayern Munich by club legend Lothar Matthaus.
The Manchester United superstar has informed the Old Trafford board that he wants to leave less than 12 months after his sensational homecoming and on Monday, failed to report for pre-season training due to "personal reasons". Now, the back pages are rife with speculation over where Ronaldo's future lies, with Premier League rivals Chelsea stepping up their interest after new owner Todd Boehly met the 37-year-old's agent, Jorge Mendes.
But Bundesliga giants Bayern reportedly remain on Ronaldo's personal shortlist of preferred next clubs, which also includes the prospect of a sensational team-up with Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. Bayern are expected to be on the lookout for a replacement for star striker Robert Lewandowski, who is desperate to join Barcelona this summer, and Matthaus has recommended that his former employers go after Ronaldo.
