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 wouldn'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.
Spahic has accepted responsibility and leaves the German side.