Felipe Chávez returns to Bayern as Köln pass on buy option

Felipe Chávez is heading back to Bayern Munich after FC Köln decided against triggering the buy option in his loan deal, the club has confirmed (1). The young midfielder spent the season with Köln but failed to convince the club to make the move permanent, leaving a gap in the squad that will need addressing this summer. No fee or further details of the decision have been disclosed, but Köln's midfield options are now thinner heading into the transfer window.

Sources

  • 1. bavarianfootballworks.com — Official: Felipe Chávez returns to Bayern Munich after FC Köln refuse to trigger buy option
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