Tah Decision Places Milan, Inter on High Alert
In a move that is set to send shockwaves through the Italian football landscape, Germany international and Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has confirmed that he will be leaving his current club upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2024-25 season. This development brings the possibility of a free transfer to Serie A clubs Inter and Milan, according to reports from Football Italia.
Tah, who has 35 international caps to his name with Germany, has told Kicker that he has informed Leverkusen of his decision to leave the club at the end of the current season. "Everything has been said from the beginning. There was a point in time where I made the decision to not extend my contract and to not stay here. And that is how it will stay now," the 29-year-old told Kicker in an interview published on Easter Monday, as reported by Football Italia.
The news is set to place Inter and Milan on high alert, as both clubs are among the teams interested in snapping up a deal for the experienced centre-back, who has spent the last 10 seasons in the Bundesliga with Leverkusen. Football Italia reports that Juventus are also exploring the possibility of snapping Tah up in a low-cost deal during the January transfer window.
However, according to reports from Calciomercato.com, all the interested Serie A teams will face stiff competition, most fiercely from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Hansi Flick’s Barcelona. The likes of Inter and Milan will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on the situation, as they look to bolster their defensive ranks ahead of the new season.
Tah’s decision to leave Leverkusen is a significant blow to the Bundesliga club, who will lose a key player at the end of the season. The German international has been an integral part of Leverkusen’s success in recent years, and his departure will undoubtedly be felt at the BayArena.
As the transfer window heats up, Inter and Milan will be among the clubs keeping a close eye on the situation. With Tah set to be available on a free transfer, the Italian giants will be eager to snap up the experienced defender and add him to their squads. However, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona also in the mix, the competition for Tah’s signature is set to be fierce.
In related news, Football Italia reports that Tah’s potential move to Italy could be a significant coup for the Serie A clubs. With the Italian giants looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season, the addition of a player of Tah’s quality and experience would be a major boost.
The 29-year-old has been in impressive form for Leverkusen in recent years, and his potential move to Italy is set to be one of the most high-profile transfers of the upcoming window. As the situation continues to unfold, Football Italia will bring you all the latest updates and analysis.
With Tah set to leave Leverkusen at the end of the season, the clock is ticking for Inter and Milan to secure his signature. Will the Italian giants be able to snap up the experienced defender, or will they be outmuscled by Bayern Munich and Barcelona? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the transfer saga surrounding Jonathan Tah is set to be one of the most fascinating of the upcoming window.
