Hoffenheim forward Vedad Ibisevic has signed for Bundesliga rivals Stuttgart on a contract until 2016.

“We wanted to further strengthen our frontline and managed to do just that with the signing of Vedad Ibisevic,” Stuttgart sports director Fredi Bobic told reporters.

Ibisevic had been at Hoffenheim since 2007, helping them reach the Bundesliga in 2008. He has scored 49 goals in 116 Bundesliga appearances with Hoffenheim and Alemannia Aachen.

Stuttgart, who did not disclose details on the length of the deal, are in 10th place after 18 games on 22 points, five points above the drop zone.

Reuters