Bayern Munich, James Rodriguez' purchase option will not be activated, Rumenigge confirms

Bayern Munich and James Rodriguez will part ways this summer, the Colombian had a €42m purchase option from Real Madrid, but the player has decided not to remain with the German club.

CEO of Bayern Karl-Heinz Rummenigge revealed: "He told me in private that he would be asking the club not to exercize the option to buy him. James himself discussed it with me." After 67 matches played and 15 goals with the club, James will move on this summer.