Bayern Munich Signs Germany Defender Jonathan Tah From Bayer Leverkusen

Jonathan Tah has signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich on a free transfer after spending 10 seasons at Bayer Leverkusen, where he made over 400 appearances and helped the team win an unbeaten Bundesliga and German Cup double in the 2023-24 season. The 28-year-old Germany international, with 35 national caps, expressed excitement about joining Bayern and taking on responsibility to help the team win trophies. Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund highlighted Tah's international experience, quality, and leadership, noting he will quickly integrate into Bayern's defense amid injury challenges to other defenders. Tah began his senior career at Hamburg and made his Germany debut in 2016, and was linked with several top European clubs before choosing Bayern. The move strengthens Bayern's squad as they prepare for upcoming competitions, including the Club World Cup. Tah is part of Germany's squad for the Nations League semi-finals, underscoring his ongoing importance at the international level.