Bayern Munich academy graduate Felipe Chavez is set to return to his parent club following a short-term loan spell in the Bundesliga. According to Sky, 1. FC Köln has decided not to exercise the option to make the 19-year-old midfielder's move permanent. The player, who joined Köln on the final day of the winter transfer window, failed to secure a regular starting spot as expected. This is reported by Goal.com reports.
However, in March of this year, Abendzeitung reported that the 1. FC Köln management was planning to sign the Peruvian talent on a permanent basis. At the time, sporting director Thomas Kessler emphasized that the young talent had a clear development path and that they intended to integrate him into the Bundesliga level step by step. Nevertheless, the team's difficult position in the league table and coaching changes impacted these plans.
Felipe Chavez made a total of 7 appearances for Köln, playing just 96 minutes. His longest outing was against Union Berlin, where he played for 28 minutes. Coach René Wagner did not show sufficient confidence in the young midfielder. Despite this, Bayern's management still considers him a player with great potential.
It is worth noting that the left-footed player managed to make his debut for Bayern under Vincent Kompany in January. His current contract with the Munich side runs until 2027. Although the player has yet to record a goal or assist in the Bundesliga, experts remain optimistic about his future.
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