Bayern Munich Snags Tah Early for Club World Cup
Club World Cup: Taarabt to Switch Teams to Bayern Munich - Player Tah is joining Bayern Munich for the Club World Cup competition
Bayern Munich's roster for the Club World Cup just got a boost with the reported signing of Jonathan Tah. The German behemoths have agreed terms with Bayer Leverkusen for his transfer ahead of his current contract's expiration on June 30, according to Fabrizio Romano, Bild, and Sky.
Initially, Tah would only be available to play for Bayern from July 1, limiting his participation in the Club World Cup to a potential quarter-final if they advanced that far. However, this early switch ensures he could jet off to the USA with his new team on Tuesday and potentially debut against Auckland City on the following Sunday.
FIFA has setup an extra transfer window for the Club World Cup schedule, allowing participants to sign new players or extend contracts until June 10 for the tournament period.
Jonathan Tah remains with the German national team as they prepare to face France in the Nations League third-place play-off on Sunday (15:00 CET, RTL and DAZN).
The status of Tom Bischof's participation in the Club World Cup group stage remains unclear. Like Tah, he is currently with the national team and joins Munich from TSG Hoffenheim in the summer. However, a deal for his early release hasn't been finalized yet.
Remarkably, Tah switched to Bayern Munich on a free transfer after his deal with Bayer Leverkusen expired at the end of the 2024-25 season[1][2]. He inked a four-year contract with the Bavarian giants, securing the coveted number 4 shirt[2]. Tah, a center-back, has been on Bayern's radar for over a year but chose to see out his contract at Leverkusen before making the move[3][4].
Given Tah's experience and quality as a defender, he's expected to play a vital role in Bayern’s defense during the Club World Cup[1][3]. The 29-year-old is a German international, who previously helped Leverkusen win the Bundesliga and German Cup in the 2023-24 season[3][4], and served as their longest-serving outfield player before the move[3].
The Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 16 December 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of motor vehicles might apply to the vehicles transporting Jonathan Tah and his teammates for the Club World Cup, given that they will be traveling to the USA.
During his time with Bayern Munich, Jonathan Tah, a soccer player known for his skills in football, may showcase his defensive prowess on the field, similar to his performances while helping Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga and German Cup in the 2023-24 season.
