Numerous press reports indicated that Spanish club Barcelona was strongly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah on a free transfer to bolster its defensive line
Some reports even indicated a verbal agreement between the player and the Catalan club
In recent days, reports emerged that Real Madrid had entered the race to sign Tah, especially given the uncertainty surrounding the future of some of the team’s defenders and the possibility of Carlo Ancelotti leaving and Xabi Alonso taking over as coach of the club.
Xabi Alonso has a strong relationship with Jonathan Tah, having led the current Bayer Leverkusen coach to the domestic treble this season and having been a key member of his squad. This relationship may have been a factor in the player’s decision
Tah has publicly stated that he will not renew his contract with Bayer Leverkusen and is open to a new experience. Some reports have indicated that his initial desire was to move to Barcelona
