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Bayern Munich Signs Defender Jonathan Tah From Bundesliga Rival Leverkusen
- On Thursday, Bayern Munich bolstered their defensive lineup by acquiring German defender Jonathan Tah from Bundesliga competitors Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the Club World Cup.
- Bayern pursued Tah for over a year after he refused to extend his Leverkusen contract beyond the 2024-25 season, which expired on June 30.
- Tah spent ten years at Leverkusen as their longest-serving outfield player and played a crucial role in the team’s undefeated campaign to secure both the Bundesliga title and German Cup in the 2023-24 season.
- Christoph Freund, Bayern's director of sports, highlighted Jonathan Tah's international experience and quality, expressing confidence that the player will quickly become an integral part of the team's defense.
- Leverkusen must rebuild after Tah's departure under new coach Erik ten Hag, while Bayern gains a key defender amid injuries and Club World Cup preparations.
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Shafaq News/ German football club Bayern Munich announced on Thursday the signing of international defender Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer. Tah's contract with Bayer Leverkusen expires on June 30, and the 29-year-old player signed a contract with the Bavarian club until June 30, 2029. Tah joined Bayern on a free transfer after announcing that he would not renew his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, the Bundesliga runner-up. …
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National football player Jonathan Tah will play for FC Bayern Munich in the coming season. As the club announced, Tah will be awarded a contract until 2029. The 29-year-old will change from Bayer Leverkusen to Munich.
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