Jonathan Tah has confirmed he’ll depart Bayer Leverkusen when his contract expires subsequent summer season, whereas he prompt Barcelona and Bayern Munich have been in contact along with his camp.
The 28-year-old performed an enormous function in Leverkusen’s run to their first-ever Bundesliga title final season, however he is able to depart the membership in the hunt for a contemporary problem in 2025.
Tah was closely linked with strikes to Barcelona and Bayern throughout the summer season switch window, however neither met Leverkusen’s calls for and he ended up staying with the German champions.
Whereas away on worldwide responsibility, he was requested whether or not there was a risk of him signing a brand new contract at his present membership.
“No, my choice is as clear as earlier than. I can’t renew my contract for skilled causes,” Tah informed SZ.
“I nonetheless have a contract till 2025 and till then I’ll give every part for Leverkusen. A soccer profession is brief and that’s the reason I’ve at all times had the thought of taking advantage of it. I merely wish to exploit the potential that exists in my profession. And in the summertime I had the sensation that now’s the time to have a look at one thing new, proper now, after such a profitable season.
“I’ve been at Leverkusen for 9 years, I’ve skilled all of the ups and downs right here and the spotlight was the implausible final season during which we gained virtually every part. It couldn’t have been higher. And so I assumed: if I renew my contract at Leverkusen now, at 28, which means I’ll play right here till I’m 30 or 40 years previous.”
When requested if he can be taking part in for Bayern subsequent season, Tah replied: “That is a superb query. We’ll see. I am not excited about it but. I’ve a season forward of me with Bayer Leverkusen.
“There have been different provides [this summer], not simply from Bayern.
“I like taking part in at Leverkusen, however I might have preferred every part to be as rational as doable and never have had so many feelings concerned.”
