Barça and Real Madrid are looking for a center-back for next season and both have their eyes fixed on Jonathan Tah , but it seems that the defender has already made his choice. We are not the ones saying this, 'Sky Germany' has announced it, indicating that Tah has put the interest of president Florentino Pérez behind him, focusing on a possible future with Laporta as his boss.
Jonathan Tah's decision is clear: he will not renew his contract with Leverkusen and will become a free agent on June 30, 2025. In this scenario, it seemed that there were three teams fighting to get his services above the rest: Barça, Bayern and Real Madrid. However, it seems that Tah wouldn't be so interested in heading to Santiago Bernabéu, leaving the fight between two.
Florian Plettenberg, a renowned German journalist, has been clear on this point, stating: " Bayern and Barça are two concrete options for a free transfer in the summer. At the moment, it's very likely that he will choose between one of these clubs ."
Jonathan Tah: a Hard Blow for Florentino Pérez, Who Prefers Laporta's Barça
Barça are seriously interested in strengthening their defense with Jonathan Tah, the German center-back from Bayer Leverkusen. Laporta has made progress in negotiations and has discovered the player's conditions, which include a gross salary of several million euros per year and an unexpected contract. Tah, 28, is an attractive option for Barça, who are looking for a reliable center-back to complement their squad in 2025.
Jonathan Tah has been a key pillar in the Bayer Leverkusen defense, standing out for his imposing physique and his ability to lead the defense. Throughout his career, he has shown remarkable consistency and a great ability to read the game, making him a very attractive option for Barça.
The club's interest in Jonathan Tah is not new. Barça tried to sign him in the last transfer window, although the conditions were not met. However, for next summer, Tah is free and could arrive at Camp Nou for 0, although there's a catch.
To sign for Barcelona, the center-back is asking for 10 million euros gross per season, a demand that is within the parameters that the club handles . As for the duration of the contract, it seems that Jonathan Tah is looking for, at least, three years. He knows that Barça is an opportunity to advance in his professional career and he doesn't want to waste it, but he has conditions.
These conditions suit Laporta, but he knows that he will have to fight with Bayern to get his signature for Barça . Meanwhile, Florentino Pérez and his Real Madrid seem to have fallen out of the equation .