Confirmed: Chris Richards headed back to Bayern München
For the second consecutive spring, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will be sending American defender Chris Richards back to FC Bayern München.
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The Alabama native was given a send-off alongside teammate Florian Grillitsch at the club's final home match of the season against Leverkusen over the weekend. While the 22-year-old likely identifies more with the TSG (34 competitive appearances over two loan stints in the past 18 months) at this point, the Sinsheimers don't appear interested in talking a chance after another late season marred by injuries.
It remains unclear what will happen to the USMNT international now. As the two clubs neared a renewed loan arrangement at the end of this past summer's transfer window, FCB head-coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Richards and expressed a reluctance to let him go. Capable of playing both as a CB and a fullback, Richards may be able to compete for a starting slot with the German giants next year.