Javi Martínez is a little closer to leaving Bayern Munich today than yesterday. The player is not happy with his secondary role in the team, He only played 1015 minutes last season, and the German club has been evaluating his departure all summer. The only thing that could hinder his goodbye was the signing of Michael Cuisance by Leeds which was closed and it already meant the departure of a midfielder. But to all surprise the operation has been canceled as the player would not have passed the medical examination.
With Cuisance staying at Bayern Javi Martínez's path is completely cleared. In fact the German chain SPORT 1 indicates that Bayern already counted on the departure of the Spanish in this market, but now he will not put any kind of obstacle. The player ends contract in 2021 and the Athletic club is the most interested team. Now everything depends on the negotiation of both clubs, but thanks to the non-exit of Cuisance, it will be a little easier than it was going to be.
The transfer would mean the return of Javi Martínez to his home eight years later, after having had a career in Germany where he has won everything. His last trophy was the German Super Cup in which he played 83 minutes against Borussia Dortmund due to the resignation of Leon Goretzka. His return would be a great reinforcement for Athletic as well as a good morale boost after a start to the season in which the defeats against Granada and Cádiz have generated many doubts.