Bayern Munich have reportedly tied down Josip Stanisic to a new five-year deal, which will keep him at the club until 2029.
Stanisic is currently involved in national team engagements with Croatia, who lost their opening game of the 2024 European Championship.
The Checkered Ones were defeated 3-0 by Spain at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, courtesy of goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz, and Dani Carvajal.
Josip Stanisic was bright in the affair, but Croatia’s underwhelming display also rubbed off on him.
The 24-year-old was on loan at Bayer Leverkusen during the 2023/24 season and he developed massively in his game.
Stanisic was a pivotal player for Xabi Alonso’s side as they went the entirety of the 2023/24 season on loan.
Josip Stanisic made 38 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 4 goals and providing 6 assists in all competitions.
Stanisic joined the cadet teams of Bayern Munich on a free transfer from the youth set-up of SC Fürstenfeldbruck on January 17, 2017.
Josip Stanisic Was Born When And What Is His Market Value?
The Croatia international was born in München on April 2, 2000, and his market value according to Transfermkt is €28 million.
Stanisic Contract Details
His deal with Bayern Munich was set to expire on June 30, 2026, but the contract extension has resulted in his stay at Allianz being extended until 2029.
Josip Stanisic Salary And Net Worth
Josip Stanisic currently earns about €35,000 per week with the Bavarian giants, but his pay is expected to be increased following the new deal that he has apparently signed.
Stanisic’s net worth is understood to be within the region of €1 million – €5 million, and he primarily plays a right-back, but can also function in any position in defense.
Josip Stanisic Family
Josip Stanisic was born in Munich to Croat parents, and his father Damir hails from Malino, while his mother Sandra is from Oriovac.
Moreover, it is uncertain if Stanisic is in a relationship, as there are not many details about his love life.
Josip Stanisic Career Stats
Stanisic has made 79 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Josip Stanisic has made 19 appearances for Croatia, scoring no goal and providing no assist in all competitions.
He will be hoping to get consistent game time at Bayern Munich, having excelled at Bayer Leverkusen, helping the side win the Bundesliga title alongside the DFB-POKAL.
Xabi Alonso’s side will highly miss Stanisic, who accentuated brilliance during the 2023/24 season.
The Munich-born footballer made 38 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen last season, scoring 4 goals and providing 6 assists in all competitions.
Stanisic has had a relatively successful career, winning several trophies, including; 4 German Bundesliga titles, 1 DFB-POKAL, and 2 German Super Cup crowns.
It will be interesting to see how influential he would be to the Bayern Munich side, who will be tutored by Belgian great Vincent Kompany.
