Bayern opts out of Rodriguez deal

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Bayern Munich's Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez leaves the pitch after warming up prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich vs Borussia Moenchengladbach in Munich, southern Germany, on October 6, 2018. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich have reportedly decided that they will allow James Rodriguez to return to Real Madrid at the end of his two-year loan spell.

Rodriguez is currently in the second year of his period at the Allianz Arena, with a total of 11 goals coming from 50 appearances in all competitions.

However, the 27-year-old has not done enough to impress Nico Kovac during the current campaign and according to Diario AS, a decision has already been made regarding his future.

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Bayern have the option to sign the Colombia international for €35m (£31.01m), but the Bundesliga champions are not keen on paying out that fee at the end of the season.

The playmaker still has over two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract at the Bernabeu.

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