Real Madrid will reportedly look to sign 26-year-old Croatian international Josip Stanisic from Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by German outlet Fussball Daten, versatile Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a right-back ahead of the 2026/27 season.
While the Merengues have several targets on their wishlist, they have kept their options open, identifying the Munich-born defender as an alternative to Diogo Dalot and Achraf Hakimi. However, a summer deal will not be straightforward, as the Bundesliga champions may be hesitant to sell Stanisic amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of Kim Min-jae and Hiroki Ito.
Josip Stanisic has established himself as one of the reliable defenders in the Bundesliga since breaking into the first-team squad at Bayern Munich, even though he has not been an undisputed first-choice starter for Die Roten. Born in Munich, the 26-year-old spent his formative years in Germany and graduated from the youth division at Bayern Munich.
The Croatian international had to bide his time before becoming a regular for Bayern Munich, and a successful loan stint with Bayer Leverkusen aided his cause after he won the Bundesliga title with Die Werkself. Stanisic has been solid in the 2025/26 season thus far, scoring three goals and providing seven assists in 31 outings. Meanwhile, his progress has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s interest in Josip Stanisic is undertandable.