Bayern Munich is a full signature of Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich, defender Jonathan Tah, signed a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen.

The central back joined a deal until June 2029, strengthening Bayern’s options in the middle of the defense after the departure of Eric Deir to Monaco.

Kim Min Jay struggled with Achille’s injury at the end of this season, while Dayot Upamecano also faced problems with fitness at several points in the 2024-25 campaign.

With the speculation that Bayern can move from Kim, Tah Bayern gives an experienced and reliable presence in the middle. Only five games were absent in the four seasons in the four seasons.

A member of the Leverkusen team, which was not defeated through the entire Bundesliga 2023-24 season on his way to double, they also watched at DFB-Pokal, Tah has the opportunity to add more titles with the dominant power of German football.

“I am very happy to be in FC Bayern,” Tah told the club’s official website.

“I want to take responsibility here and work hard every day until we succeed as a team and win a lot of prizes together.”

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Jean -Christian, Bayern CEO, pointed to relying on cheating as a major factor behind this step.

“We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Tah at FC Bayern,” said Dressen. As internationally and an experienced leader, it brings consistency and quality that will enhance our defense.

“It is a real gain for us – and it has also proven that he can win the title.”

Sports director Christophe Fronund chanted these feelings, adding: “In Jonathan Tah, we have gained an international experience and quality, who will not need much time to establish himself in our defense.

“It will be a good and important addition to us with its technical qualities as well as its method and the way it leads.”

Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid and Manchester United have been credited with the interest of Tah, who will now travel with Bayern for the opening version of the expanded World Cup of the club of 32 teams.

Tah can appear for the first time against Auckland on June 15.

“It is not a secret that we have Jonathan Tah on our radar for a long time,” said a member of Sport Max Eberl.

“We appreciate his quality: he is a person who bears responsibility. Jonathan had a lot of offers but chose FC Bayern, which satisfies us a lot.”