Victor Boniface's teammate on loan at Leverkusen rejects return to parent club Bayern Munich

Josip Stanisic, a key player and teammate to Nigeria’s Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, has refused to return to his parent club Bayern Munich after a remarkable campaign with the Bundesliga champions-elect.

Stanisic, a 24-year-old Croatian defender, has been instrumental in Leverkusen's historic season, which has seen them win the Bundesliga title for the first time ever and remain unbeaten after an astonishing 50 matches.

According to reports from Germany, Stanisic has made it clear that he wants to continue his stay at the BayArena, rather than returning to the Bavarian giants. 

The player has enjoyed a significant increase in playing time and trust under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso, which has been a driving factor behind his decision.

“He informed the club of that. Still no talks between clubs - talks expected to take place after the end of the season. It remains to be seen whether Bayern will sell to a direct competitor." 

Stanisic has been a revelation for Leverkusen, contributing with some crucial goals throughout the season, including late winners that have helped preserve their incredible unbeaten streak.

This development is sure to be a talking point through the Bundesliga as Leverkusen look to cement their status as the new powerhouse in German football. 

The battle for Stanisic's future is set to be one of the most intriguing storylines of the upcoming transfer window.