Bayern defender Ismael set to join Hanover

December 5, 2007

Bayern Munich defender Valerien Ismael will be leaving Bayern Munich when the transfer window opens on January 1, 2008.

He is set to sign a contract with Hanover that will see him playing at AWD Arena until June 2010.

Ismael has seen only 1 game since breaking his leg last season. Bayern Munich coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has been playing Lucio and Martin Demichelis as his top pairing Central Defenders with Daniel Van Buyten as his top reserve defender.