Bayern Loans 18-Year-Old Felipe Chávez to Köln With Purchase Option and Buyback

The move prioritizes first-team experience for the left-footed Peruvian under a low-risk structure with a Köln purchase option plus Bayern buyback protection.

Overview

Both clubs announced the deadline-day loan to 1. FC Köln, confirming a purchase option for Köln and a buyback clause for Bayern.
German outlets report the purchase option is set at approximately €800,000.
Köln managing director Thomas Kessler said Chávez offers added midfield versatility and will be introduced to Bundesliga level step by step.
Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund framed the switch as a planned stage in Chávez’s development to secure regular top-flight minutes.
Sky Germany reported Chávez was already in Cologne and had completed his medical before the official confirmation.