Jerome Boateng will end a decade-long stay at Bayern Munich after sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed the all-conquering Germans will not extend the defender's contract.
The 32-year-old's future has been clouded by uncertainty for months, with his current deal at the Allianz Arena coming to an end this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal.
Reports in Germany had suggested Bayern would not offer Boateng new terms, and now club chief Salihamidzic has confirmed that is the case and the centre half will be released at the end of the season.