Barcelona is experiencing one of its most successful periods this season, showcasing both outstanding performances and remarkable results in La Liga and the Champions League.
The team currently leads the La Liga standings with 33 points, maintaining a strong nine-point advantage over its closest competitor, Real Madrid, which still has a match to play under Carlo Ancelotti.
According to the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, Hansi Flick has reportedly reached an agreement with Jonathan Tah, positioning him to join Barcelona in the upcoming season.
Tah, who is highly sought after in the current transfer market, has decided not to renew his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, which expires next June.
Despite Bayer Leverkusen’s attempts to keep him—where he plays a pivotal role in Xabi Alonso’s squad and has contributed significantly to the team’s success in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and DFL-Supercup in 2024—Tah feels ready for a new challenge.
Bayern Munich had shown strong interest in signing Tah last summer, though the transfer ultimately did not materialize. The club had hoped to secure him by 2025, but recent reports indicate Tah is now close to joining Barcelona. This move aligns with Tah’s desire for a fresh experience beyond Germany, and joining Flick’s project at Camp Nou seems like an attractive opportunity.
The potential transfer has the backing of Barcelona president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, who are actively working to keep Barcelona in the lead to secure Tah’s services, despite interest from other clubs.
Barcelona has an urgent need to bolster its defense, especially as Eric Garcia and Inigo Martinez may depart soon, and the contracts of Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen are set to expire in 2026.
While some clubs might offer Tah a higher salary, he has given Flick his word that he will join Barcelona, reinforcing the club’s defense for the foreseeable future. Consequently, Bayer Leverkusen may need to accept his departure, and Bayern Munich will have to concede defeat in their pursuit of the player.
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