Bayern Munich will reportedly not extend Douglas Costa's loan beyond the end of the season, after a disappointing second spell in the Bundesliga for the Juventus loanee. The Brazilian midfielder returned to the German giants on a season-long loan in October, but has struggled to impress Bayern boss Hansi Flick. Bayern Munich have reportedly declined the opportunity to sign Douglas Costa permanentlyCosta is set to return to parent club Juventus after his loan with Bayern expires this summerCosta sustained a metatarsal fracture in February and therefore has been sidelined in recent weeks. Costa originally joined Bayern from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2015 and spent two years with club before he was loaned to Juventus. Costa is expected to leave Juventus this summer but it remains to be seen if this will be another loan deal or a permanent transfer.

Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2021 16:01 UTC