CRISTIANO RONALDO has been dealt a major blow in his search for his new club after leaving Manchester United.
The Portuguese forward left the Red Devils after by mutual consent after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
Now a free agent, Ronaldo is on the hunt for his new club, but he can rule out a move to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
This was confirmed by club chief executive Oliver Kahn, as he admitted that a move for him was "considered".
He told Sky Sports: “I can rule out a move for Ronaldo.
"We’ve considered it, we all love Ronaldo but the strategy is different.
“We’ve a clear idea, philosophy of how our squad should be put together”.
The 37-year-old is also not likely to sign for Chelsea as The Sun sources revealed that the "Blues had gone cold on him".
Co-owner Todd Boehly wanted to sign Ronaldo in the summer, but the manager at the time Thomas Tuchel insisted against the transfer.
The former Real Madrid man is currently at his fifth World Cup with Portugal in Qatar.
As a free agent, he is not restricted by the traditional transfer windows to sign for his new club.
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Ronaldo is expected to have interest in his services with Brazilian giants Flamengo and Saudi Arabian clubs reportedly lining up a swoop for him.
In the summer, he rejected the chance to move to the Middle East after he was offered £305million from one club.
Other possible options for the star would be a move to the MLS, or to his boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.
