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Chavez Loan Stint at Köln Ends, Bayern Return Looms
25 May
Summary
- Felipe Chavez's loan at 1. FC Köln concluded without a permanent transfer.
- The young talent will now return to his parent club, FC Bayern Munich.
- Cologne's mid-single-digit millions purchase option was not exercised by the club.

Felipe Chavez's loan at 1. FC Köln has officially ended, with the club opting not to exercise their purchase option. The young Peruvian player is now expected to return to his parent club, FC Bayern Munich.
This development marks a change from earlier expectations, as reports from March indicated Cologne's intention to sign Chavez permanently. Sporting director Thomas Kessler had outlined a strategy to gradually integrate him into the Bundesliga.
Despite the club's earlier plans, the transfer fee, reportedly in the mid-single-digit millions, will not be paid. Bayern Munich had previously retained a buy-back option for Chavez until 2027 or 2028.