Bayern Munich Club has confirmed that Javi Martinez will bring the curtain down on his trophy-laden nine-year career at Allianz Arena this summer.
The 32-year-old midfielder will leave Allianz Arena at the end of the current campaign by mutual consent, with both parties having decided against a contract extension.
Martinez will be available for Bayern’s final three Bundesliga fixtures against Borussia Monchengladbach, Freiburg and Wolfsburg.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer has insisted that Martinez is guaranteed a place in the club’s hall of fame for all he has accomplished at Allianz Arena while wishing him well for the future.
“Javi Martinez is one of those people who make it clear what FC Bayern stands for,” said Hainer. “When top international players identify with our club the way he does, you can achieve great things.
“Javi quickly became one of us, and the incredible amount of success we’ve enjoyed with him speaks for itself. Javi Martinez will always have a special place in the history of this club.
“We wish him all the best for his future.”
“Javi gave our team great quality in terms of play and has always been an excellent personal fit.” Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge also added.
“May I thank Javi for a tremendously enjoyable and successful time. Take care, Javi. You’ll always be an important part of the FC Bayern family.”
