Bayern Munich Sign Jonathan Tah for Four Years

Bayern Munich are about to finalize the signing of Jonathan Tah. The German defender has agreed to a four-year contract with the club, keeping him there until June 2029. He is set to have his medical tests soon.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Tah is leaving Bayer Leverkusen to join Bayern Munich at the end of his contract this summer. The 29-year-old will sign a four-year deal with Bayern until June 2029. The club has scheduled his medical exams, and the move will be finished in a few days. Leverkusen are already aware of Tah’s plan to join their rivals.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Tah’s signing is well-timed for Bayern Munich, who have faced defensive problems since Eric Dier left for AS Monaco and Dayot Upamecano and Hiroki Ito got injured. This left coach Vincent Kompany with only Kim Min-jae as an available central defender. Tah’s arrival boosts Bayern’s defense as they prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Tah has been key to Leverkusen’s success this season, playing in 49 matches in all competitions. He was part of the team that won the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal, staying unbeaten in Germany. Leverkusen reached the Europa League final but lost 3-0 to Atalanta.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BAYERN?

Bayern Munich aim to quickly include Tah in their team for the FIFA Club World Cup. They are talking with Bayer Leverkusen about a fee for Tah to play in the tournament. By signing Tah, Bayern have secured a top defender without paying a transfer fee, only a signing bonus.

Tah, valued at about €30 million and with 35 caps for Germany, adds strength to Bayern’s squad. The club beat out major teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign Tah, who was born in Hamburg.