Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick has admitted that he was looking to keep Chris Richards on his books before a loan switch to Hoffenheim was sanctioned.
The highly-rated United States international will be seeing out the 2020-21 campaign away from the Allianz Arena.
The 20-year-old defender has decided to go in search of regular game time elsewhere, with competitive minutes required in order for his true potential to be unlocked.