Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has admitted the club gave consideration to signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
The Portuguese star made his intentions to leave Manchester United clear in search of playing in the Champions League.
Bayern were amongst a number of clubs including Chelsea and Atletico Madrid to be linked with Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo failed in his attempts to leave Manchester United for Champions League
But they all decided against signing the 37-year-old and he eventually stayed at Old Trafford as United were keen to keep hold of him.