Now everything is clear: after nine years he will leave FC Bayern Munich in the summer.
Club and Javi Martinez said goodbye emotionally in a press release.
Munich - The end was announced, now it's official: Javi Martinez * says goodbye to FC Bayern *.
The Spaniard won the triple twice with Munich and celebrated a total of 22 unbelievable titles.
The message from FC Bayern in full
“After nine very successful years together, FC Bayern and Javi Martínez say goodbye to each other and thank you from the bottom of their hearts. The club and the players have mutually agreed not to extend the contract that expires on June 30th. The Spaniard came to the German record champions in 2012 and quickly became one of the formative pillars of the team. In Martinez's debut season, FC Bayern won the first triple in its history, and this success was repeated last summer, which became the historic six-title year. The 32-year-old has celebrated the German championship every season so far, has won the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup twice, the DFB Cup five times and the DFL Supercup four times. At the end of the season, Javi Martínez, David Alaba,Jérôme Boateng and head coach Hansi Flick from FC Bayern said goodbye in recognition of their great performance for the club. "
Javi Martínez:
“I am very proud and happy that I was allowed to be part of the FC Bayern family for nine years. I would like to thank this great club and especially our fans - you made Munich my home! I will never forget those nine years. Already on the first day I felt the 'Mia san mia' and what is special about FC Bayern. I lived this club, always gave everything for it and I am very happy about the many titles we have won together. FC Bayern and its fans will always stay in my heart. Muchas gracias, thank you, hello - we'll see you! "
President Herbert Hainer:
“Javi Martínez is one of those personalities who make it clear what FC Bayern stands for: If top international players identify with our club as he does, you can achieve great things together.
Javi quickly became one of us, and the incredible number of successes we have celebrated with him speak for themselves.
Javi Martinez will always have a special place in the history of this club.
We wish him all the best for his future! "
CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge:
“It was a difficult decision when we brought Javi Martinez on in the summer of 2012 because the transfer of 40 million euros at the time represented an absolute record amount for us. The decision was spot on: Javi gave our team great quality in terms of play and was always an excellent fit for us. The highlight of the many titles he has won with us were of course the two victories in the Champions League: in 2013 in the final against Borussia Dortmund and in 2020 against Paris St. Germain. The two last-minute goals in the finals of the European Supercup against Chelsea in 2013 and against Sevilla in 2020 will not be forgotten. I would like to thank Javi for an incredibly beautiful and successful time. Take care Javi - you will always remain an important part of the FC Bayern family! "
Board member Oliver Kahn:
“FC Bayern celebrated incredible successes with and thanks to Javi Martínez. Javi has been an important cornerstone of our team for nine years, which has made history during this time. So far every year German champion, twice the victory in the Champions League, twice the triple, two decisive goals in two European Supercup finals - and those were just the highlights, that's impressive. Muchas gracias, Javi! “
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