Rummenigge: Martinez deal above board

Bayern Munich’s Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Athletic Bilbao will not take legal action against the club regarding the transfer of Javi Martinez.

It had been alleged the Spain international travelled to Germany without permission to undergo a medical at the Allianz Arena, much to the displeasure of club president Josu Urrutia.

However, the Bayern general manager is confident his side will not face any sanctions, and stressed the Bavarians did not act in an illegal manner.

“Athletic should not retaliate. President Urrutia assured the player and his family that he will not take any legal action,” Rummenigge told Sportbild.

“When a club buys a player for 40 million euros there must be the right to check if the player is in perfect condition before signing contracts.”

Martinez could make his first start for Bayern when they take on Mainz at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.