Bayern Munich’s interest in Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah intensifies
Jonathan Tah’s future has sparke fervent discussion in German football circles following a great all round season.
The Bayer Leverkusen defender, 28, who was part of the squad which won สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน the recent Bundesliga and DFB Pokal Cup titles, has linke with a move to Bayern Munich for several weeks, and these rumours have only grown louder.
Bayern, the record Bundesliga champions, have long had their eye on Tah. The versatile defender, capable of playing in both three and four-man defensive setups, is renowned for his speed, making him one of the fastest defenders in the league.
The recent appointment of Vincent Kompany as Bayern’s new manager might accelerate the transfer process. At his introductory press conference on Thursday, Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl hinte at potential signings, stating, “We might be further along in our squad planning than people think.” This comment has led many on social media to speculate that Eberl could be referring to Tah.
In a press conference on Wednesday evening at the German national team’s training camp in Thuringia, Tah was questione by journalists about the rumours linking him to Bayern.
When aske if Kompany’s presence could lure him to Munich, Tah responde evasively: “There have always speculations, which is understandable given my contract situation (expiring in 2025).
“I can understand that. Right now, I’ve just joined the national team. I’m fully focuse on the tasks ahead, which are very special. I’m trying to block out everything else. But yes, I can understand the questions.”
Bayern are keen to sell an existing centre-back before bringing in new defensive reinforcements. Despite this, their interest in Tah has remained strong.