Bayern Munich acquires global footballer Jonathan Tah.
Bayern Munich Confirm Recruitment of German National Team Defender Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen
German football powerhouse Bayern Munich have secured the signing of center-back Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, following the player's announcement that he would not extend his contract with the latter club. The 29-year-old has penned a deal with Bayern until 2029.
Initially, Bayern tried to recruit Tah last summer, yet a transfer fee agreement with Leverkusen could not be reached. With Tah's contract set to expire on June 30, he is now available on a free transfer. Bayern aim to register Tah for their upcoming Club World Cup engagement in the United States, with their first match scheduled on June 15.
Jonathan Tah joins Bayern as their second fresh acquisition for the upcoming season after Tom Bischof from TSG Hoffenheim. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl expressed his appreciation for the defender, praising Tah's talent and assertiveness. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen welcomed the new defender, citing Tah's wealth of experience as both a national and leadership player, and his history of delivering championship-winning performances.
Despite confirming his imminent departure from Bayer last month, Tah remained tight-lipped about his destination. However, the transfer to Munich has since been finalized, with Tah expressing his eagerness to shoulder increased responsibility for both club and team, ensuring mutual achievements and multiple title triumphs. As one of Julian Nagelsmann's regular starters with the German national team, Tah is poised to make an immediate impact on Bayern's defense.
Bayer Leverkusen will be feeling the sting of Tah's departure, especially in the wake of head coach Xabi Alonso's exit to Real Madrid. Tah joined Bayer from Hamburger SV in 2015 and established himself as one of Germany's best center-backs over a decade-long tenure, having made over 400 appearances across all competitions, scoring 18 goals, and providing 13 assists.
With his decade-long tenure at Bayer Leverkusen coming to an end, Jonathan Tah joins European-leagues powerhouse Bayern Munich, contributing to their sports roster as a skilled center-back. Bayern's latest recruit, Tah aims to secure multiple championship victories for his new team, demonstrating his talent in football and leadership qualities as a German national team defender.
