Soccer-Bayern internally discussed Ronaldo option -club CEO Kahn

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group B - Portugal v Czech Republic - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - June 9, 2022 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

BERLIN (Reuters) - 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 reportedly told the club he wanted to leave so he can play in the Champions League.