Bayer Leverkusen has released Emir Spahic from his contract with immediate effect following his fight with security personnel after the German Cup defeat to Bayern Munich . Leverkusen managing director Michael Schade says 'the latest revelations from the case last Wednesday leave us no other choice . ' Spahic was filmed fighting the club 's security personnel , reportedly after they refused to allow his friends entry inside the locker room area . Bayern won the quarterfinal match on penalties . Emir Spahic ( centre ) has been released by Bayer Leverkusen after being involved in a brawl . The defender was incensed that security personnel would n't let his friends into the players changing rooms . The Bosnian international ( red ) throws a punch in the melee of bodies and was sacked for the offence . With Cologne 's public prosecutor involved , Leverkusen announced it was cooperating fully with the investigation . Leverkusen says Spahic accepted responsibility for his actions and agreed to the termination of his contract , which was due to run to 2016 . The 34-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina defender injured his knee in the match and was ruled out for up to four weeks .
Emir Spahic sacked with immediate effect by Bayer Leverkusen . The defender was seen brawling with security officials last weekend . German newspaper Bild reported that the player had been banned for three games and fined €10,000 (£8,500) after being involved in a fight at his hotel room on Saturday night.