Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that club captain Mats Hummels has asked to return to Bayern Munich this summer.
World Cup winner Hummels, 27, has just one year left on his contract at the Westfalenstadion, but wants a new challenge after eight years with the club.
A statement released by Dortmund on the club’s official website stated that there is as yet no offer from the German champions for Hummels.
But Dortmund have said they are willing to grant Hummels his wish, provided they receive an acceptable bid. Failing that, they expect him to remain with the club for the remainder of his contract.
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The German giants have grown increasingly resigned to losing Hummels in recent months.
The World Cup winner is keen on returning to Bavaria after eight years away, having been on Bayern's books before joining Dortmund on an initial loan deal in 2008, before signing permanently for just £4million a year later.
Hummels, a long-time target for Manchester United, has a long family connection with Munich.
He is set to return on a four-year deal, worth an annual salary of £7.8million, once the clubs agree a fee.
Dortmund meet Bayern in the German Cup final next month, in what is set to be Hummels' last game for Die Borussen. He has won two Bundesliga titles during his time with BVB.
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