One of the most anticipated signings in Barcelona’s strategy could end with the blue-grey club missing out on the player – thanks to Bayern Munich.
Jonathan Tah has become a sought-after target for two European football giants. The Bayer Leverkusen defender, whose contract expires after this season, has attracted interest from both Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The Catalan club have been working for months to secure him in order to bolster their defence with an experienced player, while the Bavarian club have recently emerged with great strength in the race for his signature – threatening to reverse an operation that appeared to be heading to Camp Nou.
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Jonathan Tah could end up not signing for Barcelona
Tah’s solid season under Xabi Alonso has aroused interest from top clubs. With over a decade in the Bundesliga, the German centre-back is in one of the most stable phases of his career, coming onto the market with the advantage of being a freebie. In this context, Barcelona considered him a priority to provide more defensive stability to a backline that has had great fluctuations this season.
But Bayern are not willing to make it easy for the Blue-Greys. With several players nearing departure from the Allianz Arena, Munich’s management is on the hunt for a reliable replacement for next season. The opportunity to sign Tah without a transfer fee represents a strategic opportunity the German club will not want to miss – especially since they could also weaken a potential European competitor.
The German international’s future is still unclear, but an intense battle between two clubs with different needs and ambitious plans is expected. While Barcelona are trying to complete a signing they have seen as crucial for months, Bayern are putting pressure on to convince the player and disrupt Barça’s plans at the last minute.
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