James Rodriguez is leaving Bayern Munich after spending two season with the club.
Okay.ng understands that Bayern announced through its official website that Colombia international asked the management at the German record champions not to take up the purchase option agreed with Real. Bayern agreed with the request.
FC Bayern München AG, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, wished well on behalf of the club.
“On behalf of FC Bayern München, I’d like to thank James for two successful years at the club. We’ve won the German league title and the DFB Cup twice with him. Beyond that, we reached the semi-finals of the Champions League with him. James made an important contribution to all these successes,” declared Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “We wish James all the best in the future,” he said.
Rodriguez also bid farewell to Bayern fans through his Instagram page, saying:
“I’d like to say a big thank you to the whole club and all the fans who have always given us tremendous support,” said James.
“I had two unforgettable years in Munich and I always really felt at home here. I will have great memories and I wish FC Bayern all the best in the future.”
James Rodriguez made 67 appearances for FC Bayern München, scoring 15 goals and providing 20 assists since he signed for the club two years ago.