Xabi Alonso offers key transfer update on Barcelona target

Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah is expected to leave the Bundesliga team when his contract expires at the end of the 2024/25 season.

The German international is in his tenth season at the BayArena and played a crucial role in their first Bundesliga title, in 2023/24.

However, with talks about a possible extension not moving forward, exit options have emerged across Europe.

The latest update indicates that Barcelona are the favorites to complete a free transfer for the 28-year-old and negotiations could begin in January.

Barcelona will not be without opposition in their interest in Tah, but a move for the experienced defender fits their transfer profile, being cost-effective and versatile.

Despite the growing feeling that Tah has already made a decision, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso attempted to calm speculation and confirmed that no decision has been made at this time.

“We are happy to have Tah with us this season. I am not worried about the situation at the moment,” Marca quotes.

“We are happy that Jona is with us. His attitude is top notch, he is a big influence on our game. We will need it until the last day. Then we will see what happens in the future. “

Tah still has a €30m release on his contract which Bayern Munich refused to pay in the summer.