Jonathan Tah’s future remains uncertain as the talented German defender continues to deliver high-level performances, seemingly unfazed by his contract situation with Bayer Leverkusen, which is set to expire in July. Tah’s recent impressive display against Inter Milan, one of the clubs interested in securing his services for the upcoming season, further solidified his status as one of Europe’s most reliable central defenders.
Calciomercato [**report**](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/bayer-leverkusen-tah-accende-il-mercato-il-barcellona-mette-la-f-84099) that the prospect of acquiring a player of Tah’s caliber on a free transfer has naturally attracted the attention of several top clubs. Both Inter Milan and Juventus have engaged in preliminary discussions with Tah’s representatives to gather information. However, it appears increasingly unlikely that the 28-year-old center-back will be plying his trade in the Italian league for the 2025/2026 season.
If one were to identify a club leading the race for Tah’s signature, it would be Barcelona. Sporting director Deco has made significant progress in negotiations with the entourage of the Bayer Leverkusen defensive stalwart. Meanwhile, the chances of Tah reaching an agreement to renew his contract with Leverkusen, which expires in July, have diminished considerably.
While Juventus and Inter are not entirely out of the running for Tah, they find themselves significantly behind Barcelona in the pursuit. The primary reason for this is financial: the demands put forward by Tah’s agents are reportedly too high for the Italian clubs to meet comfortably. This economic reality has paved the way for Deco and Barcelona to forge ahead with minimal competition in their efforts to secure the German international’s services.