For a few months now, Barça had been closely following Jonathan Tah to strengthen the center of the defense by express order of Flick. In fact, Madrid-Barcelona is in a position to assure that there was even a pre-agreement for the next three seasons, until 2028. This was conditioned on the release of salary mass and generation of fair play during the first weeks of the market, but the German has grown tired of waiting.
Finally, Jonathan Tah has decided to accept the unbelievable offer he had on the table from Bayern Munich. Sky Germany has revealed that the defender will sign with the Bavarians until 2029, a contract for the next four years. He will arrive free after ending his bond with Bayer Leverkusen and will undergo his medical examination next week, before the final phase of the Nations League begins.
Bayern to pay him double than Barça
The truth is that Bayern Munich's offer has been practically unbeatable. We are talking about a four-year contract for a center-back who is already 29. Beyond that, in terms of salary, it is much better than Barça's, having offered him twice the money to reject playing at Spotify Camp Nou.
Meanwhile, the verbal agreement between Jonathan Tah and FC Barcelona consisted of a three-season deal and a gross salary of about 10 million euros, Bayern's offer has been much superior. There, in addition to signing for four years, he will do so with a net salary of 14 million euros per season, more than double.
Although Tah prioritized his signing for Barça, the reality is that he didn't want to wait any longer. Bayern Munich's offer was too good to refuse, and he didn't want to be pending, like Dani Olmo, on his registration in LaLiga.
Jonathan Tah: A high-flying center-back
Jonathan Tah has become one of the standout names in the market. The German central defender, 29 years old and 6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 meters) tall, has been followed by several European giants after a spectacular season at Bayer Leverkusen.
Tah is a dominant defender, with a great physical presence, excellent aerial play, and an outstanding ability to anticipate and win duels. His corpulence doesn't detract from his agility, and he stands out for his composure with the ball and his leadership in the defensive line. He has been one of Leverkusen's pillars, being key in the solidity of Xabi Alonso's team.
Bayern is making a strong bet to reinforce their defense after an irregular season in Europe, and Tah arrives to bring experience, security, and character. With his signing, the Bavarians secure one of the most sought-after center-backs on the continent, an international with Germany and in full football maturity.
A bidding war for his signature was expected, but Bayern has moved ahead and closed a strategic move. Tah is already the new head of Munich's defense.