Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed their next first-team departure ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
The Bavarians are already bidding farewell to David Alaba, Jerome Boateng and manager Hansi Flick at the end of the season.
The club has now confirmed that Javi Martinez will also be leaving the Allianz Arena after nine years in Munich.
"I'm very proud and happy to have been part of the FC Bayern family for nine years. I'd like to thank this great club and especially our fans – you have made Munich my home! I'll never forget these nine years," the Spanish midfielder told the club's official website.
"From the very first day, I felt the 'Mia san mia' and the special nature of FC Bayern. I lived for this club, always gave everything for it, and am very happy about the many titles we won together.
"FC Bayern and its fans will forever be in my heart. Muchas gracias, dankeschon, servus – see you again!"
Since joining the Bavarians from Athletic Bilbao in 2012, Martinez has gone on to make 266 appearances for Bayern, and also won a number of trophies with the German club, including two UEFA Champions League titles.
