Bayern Munich Secures Tah Ahead of Club World Cup for a Bargain Fee
Bayern Munich reportedly agrees to a lower transfer fee for Niklas Tah than initially anticipated.
Get ready, Bayern Munich fans! The German record champions have pulled off a shrewd deal for national player Jonathan Tah, potentially adding him to the squad for the Club World Cup as early as June.
According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, "Bild," and Sky, Bayern has agreed to a transfer fee well below initial expectations, with a reported sum of €800,000. If Bayern delivers a solid performance at the tournament, they could see this fee rise above the million-euro mark, thanks to performance-based bonuses.
Originally, Bayer Leverkusen had eyed a hefty price tag, ranging from €2 million to €4 million, but a compromise was reached, allowing Tah to join forces with the new team before his current contract's end on June 30.
The arrangement means Tah could suit up for Bayern in the USA by Tuesday, potentially taking on Auckland City as early as the following Sunday, provided he passes fitness checks and COVID-19 protocols! The FIFA has created an exclusive transfer window for the Club World Cup, which runs until June 10, allowing teams to sign new players or extend contracts exclusively for the tournament period.
Currently, Tah is still with the German national team, awaiting their third-place play-off against France on Sunday at 3 pm. You can catch the match on RTL, DAZN, or follow the live action in the ntv.de ticker.
Still in question: the presence of Tom Bischof in the group stage of the Club World Cup. The midfielder, due to join Munich from TSG Hoffenheim in the summer, is currently with the DFB team, but no agreement has been reached between the clubs for an early release.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
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**Enrichment Insight: Bayern Munich has secured the transfer of Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen for a fixed fee of €800,000, with potential bonuses raising the total to over €1 million based on their performance in the tournament. Bayer Leverkusen initially demanded a higher fee, but settling for a lesser amount allowed Tah to join Bayern early. Despite Tah's imminent contract expiration, Bayer Leverkusen insisted on a transfer fee, which Bayern agreed to pay to secure an early release.
The community of Bayern Munich fans eagerly anticipates the potential arrival of Jonathan Tah, as he prepares to join the club for the Club World Cup, following a transfer from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. With a fixed fee of €800,000 and potential performance-based bonuses, Tah could bolster the team in their football competitions, including matches in European leagues.
