Gelsenkirchen, Germany - The coach of German Bundesliga club Schalke 04 Felix Magath said on Sunday that Brazilian defender Rafinha would not be leaving the club. German news reports on Saturday said that the 23-year-old Brazilian would be joining Bayern before the end of the transfer fee on Monday.
Appearing on a German sport television channel Magath however quashed the reports, saying that Rafinha would not be moving to the Champions League participants.
"I can say that he will not be moving to Bayern Munich," Magath, who is also manager at the club said, adding that: "There were never any talks and there will be none."
Rafinha participated in training with Schalke on Sunday morning.