FC Köln not exercising buy option for Felipe Chávez after loan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Felipe Chávez returns to Bayern Munich following a loan spell with FC Köln, which confirmed it will not activate a buy option. The midfielder had a challenging loan, making only seven appearances and totaling 96 minutes on the pitch. After extending his contract with Bayern last summer, Chávez's future now remains uncertain as he potentially seeks another loan or a sale, considering the limited first-team opportunities available at Bayern.
- •Felipe Chávez joins Bayern Munich after a loan at FC Köln.
- •Köln decided not to activate the buy option after six months.
- •Chávez made just seven appearances during his time with Köln.
- •His contract with Bayern was extended last summer.
- •Chávez's future with Bayern remains uncertain moving forward.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Felipe Chávez returns to Bayern Munich after FC Köln refuse to trigger buy option
"His future will have to be sorted out in the summer.
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