Croatia international defender Josip Stanisic has signed a new five-year contract with Bayern Munich, having recently returned to the club after spending last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen.
Borussia Dortmund's hopes of securing a crucial victory against Bayer Leverkusen were dashed as the two teams settled for a 1-1 draw in their Bundesliga showdown.
Bayern Munich took a calculated risk when they loaned Josip Stanisic to Bayer Leverkusen last summer, a move that raised eyebrows among football pundits.
In the quest for increased first-team action, Josip Stanisic's loan move from Bayern Munich to Bayer Leverkusen was anticipated with great expectations.
In a strategic move, Bayern Munich had loaned out Josip Stanisic to Bayer Leverkusen, hoping he'd gain valuable experience with Die Werkself.
Bayern Munich have expressed a desire to prematurely end Josip Stanisic's loan spell at Bayer Leverkusen.