Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has refuted claims that the club has reached an agreement with Jonathan Tah for 2025. Tah, a 28-year-old German international defender, is currently under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2025. Eberl clarified the situation in an interview with Sport1, stating, “We do NOT have any deal agreed with Tah for 2025.”
Current Contract and Role
Jonathan Tah’s contract with Bayer Leverkusen is set to expire in 2025, at which point he will become a free agent. Eberl acknowledged Tah’s significant role at Leverkusen, saying, “He’s German international, big role at Bayer. That’s it.”
Bayern’s Defensive Line-Up
Eberl also expressed satisfaction with Bayern’s current defensive options, specifically mentioning Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano. “I’m extremely happy with Kim and Upamecano,” he added, indicating no immediate need for additional defenders.
Previous Speculations
Recent reports had suggested Bayern Munich’s interest in Tah. On 30 August 2024, it was reported that Bayern had ended their pursuit of the defender, following exclusive talks earlier that month. Additionally, on 11 August 2024, Tah had expressed eagerness to join Bayern Munich.
Related Developments
In other related news, Bayern Munich has been focusing on securing the long-term future of Joshua Kimmich. On 14 September 2024, Kimmich indicated his openness to a new contract with the club, following earlier reports of Bayern’s keen interest in retaining him.