German champions Bayern Munich internally discussed the possibility of signing Cristiano Ronaldo but decided not to pursue the idea, club CEO Oliver Kahn said on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old forward's future at Manchester United has been the subject of intense speculation after he told the club he wanted to leave so he can play in the Champions League.
Several reports had also linked him with a potential move to Munich.
The Portuguese, who scored 24 goals in all competitions for United last season as they finished sixth in the league and missed out on Champions League qualification, did not join the squad for the pre-season tour starting in Thailand, citing family issues.