The name of Jonathan Tah continues to be mentioned for FC Barcelona. The 29-year-old German defender seems to be favored by the sporting director Deco and the head coach of the first team, Hansi Flick. Adding to this is the fact that Barça is looking for options that do not significantly disrupt their finances, making the pursuit of the Hamburg player an attractive addition.
Jonathan Tah, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen, will be out of contract on June 30, meaning he would arrive at no cost. This is apparently seen as a golden opportunity for the Catalan club and its goal of continuing to build a squad with quality players in every position, regardless of whether they are starters or substitutes, as the demands from Hansi Flick are high for everyone.
With several seasons establishing himself in the elite of European football, Tah would add solidity and experience to a defensive line composed of veterans like Iñigo Martínez (33) and Andreas Christensen (28). Meanwhile, the younger players are Pau Cubarsí (18), Eric García (24), and Ronald Araujo (26).
Jonathan Tah, a real possibility for Barcelona or a discard?
Although the topic has been somewhat quiet, 'Mundo Deportivo' revealed on February 13 that the defender chose to wear the Barcelona jersey, despite having other major offers on the table, such as from Bayern Munich. At the same time, it should not be overlooked that apparently Barça tried to acquire his services in the last days of the transfer market last summer, but Leverkusen showed no interest in negotiating for the player.
So far, nothing is finalized with Jonathan Tah, despite the fact that when rumors of a possible arrival in the Catalan city began, it was said he could sign for five seasons. However, from the offices of the Catalan team, they insist that there is no agreement with the former player of Hamburg.
The challenges behind the German defender's union with Barça
The arrival of the German international to FC Barcelona could be subject to several factors, as the main priority of the sporting management is to bring in a pure left winger or a '9' in the upcoming transfer market. Therefore, the investment that needs to be made is very large, and from there, they will think about other additions.
Both Eric García and Christensen will be out of contract with the Barcelona team in the summer of 2026, but the injury woes that the Danish player is experiencing could distance him from continuity with the blue and garnet team. Likewise, it would create a probable solution for the arrival of Jonathan Tah, although everything is pending on the moves that Barcelona makes from now on to be able to incorporate all the players they desire.