A transfer of Jonathan Tah to FC Bayern Munich has been hotly debated for a long time. According to media reports, the record champions are extremely interested in signing the German central defender. There have even been talks with management.
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Tah himself has now ensured that the rumors about a possible transfer are becoming more and more intense.
In an interview with Sky The 28-year-old revealed that he was thinking about his future. He did not completely rule out a move to Bayern. “I’ve read a lot about it. I’m happy that I’m being linked with such a club,” said the national player at the DFB training camp.
Tah: “The next step should be the right one”
“I’m thinking about the right next step for me, whether I stay in Leverkusen or go somewhere else. I think it’s not good to name names, but of course the next step should be the right one,” Tah continued.
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The Hamburg native is under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2025. According to Sky His selling price is around 20 million euros. In addition to Bayern, clubs from other European countries are also apparently interested in the strengthened defender.
All goals achieved with Bayer, now full focus on the European Championship
The defender has been part of the Leverkusen team since 2015 and the success of last season in particular could suggest a departure in the summer. Because: Tah has achieved his important goal of winning a title and even surpassed it by winning the championship and the DFB Cup. He played a decisive role in the Werkself’s success.
“Now comes the European Championship, on which I will focus completely and where I do not want to allow any outside noise,” the German clarified, without ruling out a possible change after the home European Championship.
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The Bayer officials made it clear to him that he “either extended my contract or I should leave because the club should not be in a situation where a player leaves for free.” Since he can understand this only too well, he wants to make a decision about his future “in a timely manner.”