Felipe Chávez is set to leave 1. FC Köln after a loan period of half a year, as the club has officially confirmed that it will not exercise its purchase option for him. After making seven appearances, Chávez will go back to FC Bayern, where he holds a contract until 2027.

1. FC Köln opted not to activate their buy option for 19-year-old central midfielder Felipe Chávez, who will for now return to FC Bayern.