Lovro Zvonarek (19) has joined Austrian club Sturm Graz on loan from Bayern Munich. The former Slaven Belupo player expects to play regularly in Austria and also compete in the Champions League with Sturm.

Zvonarek has been sent on loan to Austrian champions Sturm Graz to gain more playing time and secure a call-up to the Croatian national team. Bayern Munich decided it was best for Zvonarek's development to play where he could have more minutes.

Lovro Zvonarek (19) will play in the Austrian Bundesliga next season. As FC Bayern announced on Thursday, the Croatian offensive player will move to Sturm Graz on a one-year loan. Zvonarek had signed his first professional contract with the record champions in May. 'We are convinced that he will take the next steps at Sturm Graz by gaining experience in the Bundesliga and Champions League,' says Bayern sports director Christoph Freund.

Lovro Zvonarek signed a new contract with Bayern München until 2027. He will spend the next season on loan at Sturm Graz, the Austrian champions, who will participate in the Champions League next season.

Lovro Zvonarek has signed a new professional contract with Bayern Munich until 2027. However, he will spend the next season on loan at Sturm Graz to gain the necessary playing time for his development. Sturm Graz will not have a purchase option, and Zvonarek will return to Munich at the end of the season. He will play as a number ten and participate in the Champions League.