Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo was never a serious transfer target for Napoli in the summer transfer window, according to the Italian club’s sporting director.
Ronaldo, who expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football, failed to secure a move away from United, despite reported interest from a number of clubs around the globe. It is thought that Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Napoli were all linked with a move for the Portuguese star.
According to reports, Napoli chiefs contacted Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, to discuss a possible transfer. However, the club's sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, has since confirmed that a move for the 37-year-old was never on the cards.
