Recently linked with Real Madrid, German defender Jonathan Tah is also very interesting for FC Barcelona. The 28-year-old defender is out of contract with Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current season.
His defensive skills, physical attributes, and valuable experience, combined with his uncertain contract situation, have made him a hot topic in transfer discussions. With his contract expiring on June 30, he could easily find a new club if he chooses not to renew.
In the past, Tah has been associated with several clubs in the Premier League and Serie A. Just yesterday, journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon reported that he is on Real Madrid’s radar. The club, currently without Nacho Fernández, is considering adding a player who could strengthen their defense, similar to how they acquired David Alaba or Antonio Rüdiger.
An appealing option
Besides the Merengues, the Hamburg native is also a compelling target for FC Barcelona. Despite having five centre-backs on their roster, the Catalan club is open to offloading some players to make room for the German international. “Tah is a player that Deco admires for his strength and ability to play the ball out from the back. At 28, he is at the peak of his career, and signing him would be a significant move in the market,” as reported by Sport.
In Germany, where they have been speculating about his future for some time, they say that Barça and Bayern Munich are the teams that, right now, seem to be leading the bidding to get his services. Of course, there is still a world to go until the end of the season and it seems clear that, until then, the bid will continue its logical course. A matter to be followed.
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