Bayer Leverkusen mainstay Jonathan Tah is without doubt one of the gamers most extremely regarded by FC Barcelona to strengthen their centre-back choices for the following season.
The 28-year-old German worldwide with 33 caps is ready to be a free agent in the summertime as he’s within the last yr of his contract together with his present membership. That, alongside together with his footballing qualities, makes him a horny choice available in the market.
As such, Tah has grow to be one of the crucial sought-after defenders by main European golf equipment within the upcoming switch home windows. Though Barcelona are reportedly main the race, Bayern Munich and Actual Madrid are additionally keeping track of his scenario.
Xabi Alonso breaks silence
For now, his coach at Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso, has made it clear that they want Tah at his finest till the tip of the season, and has refused to rule out his continued keep.
“We’d like him till the final day, then we are going to see what occurs,” mentioned Alonso, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Alonso holds Tah in a really excessive regard. (Picture by Christof Koepsel/Getty Pictures)
So far as Alonso is worried, Tah is “a top-level chief who will get higher day by day,” and his constant efficiency because the chief of the Bundesliga champions’ defence “is not any shock” to his coach.
“We had an trustworthy dialog in the summertime, and now we’re very blissful that he’s with us,” Alonso added.
With 21 appearances this season, with one purpose to his identify, Tah has confirmed to be a dependable asset for Alonso, who is concentrated on having fun with his presence on the membership for so long as the participant needs to remain.
Nonetheless, all reviews recommend that Tah will not be eager on extending his contract with Bayer Leverkusen.
“I’m not frightened about that in the intervening time. We’re blissful to have him with us this season. His perspective is top-notch, and he has an awesome affect on our sport. We’d like him till the final day. Then we are going to see what occurs sooner or later. Summer season continues to be too distant for me,” mentioned Alonso.