Bayern Munich had no interest in joining the flopped European Super League because the plan was not sustainable, club president Herbert Hainer has said. Hainer also said he does not believe such a league will happen in the future.

Twelve clubs from England, Italy and Spain had originally announced a breakaway closed Super League in April.

But nine of them, including all six from England, withdrew just days later after outrage from leagues, federations, other clubs, fans and politicians.

Five-time European champions Bayern Munich were not part of the original 12 but Hainer said it appeared they were among those to be invited to join which however was no option for them.

“It was clear for us: the Super League can not happen in Europe in such a way. Therefore, we said that rather quickly we won’t be part of it,” Hainer said.