According to reports, this decision, made after months of speculation, could lead to another transfer saga. Tah confirmed on Sunday after a 1-1 draw against St. Pauli that he will not renew his contract and does not intend to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. He stated that this decision was made long ago and will not change.

Last summer, Tah’s potential move to Bayern Munich became a transfer saga, but the deal ultimately fell through. Tah remained at Leverkusen with his expiring contract (2025).

In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung in September, Tah revealed that after the double-winning season (Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal), the club gave him two options: extend his contract or leave. Tah chose not to renew. Despite Leverkusen’s management hoping he would change his mind, Tah has now reaffirmed his decision.

After ten years at Leverkusen, this departure is not surprising. Tah had shown since last summer that he was seeking a new challenge.

He told Süddeutsche Zeitung: “A footballer’s career is short, and I always wanted to maximize my potential and gain all possible experiences.” However, his next destination is still unclear. Tah emphasized that he has not set a timeline for signing with a new club.

This uncertainty raises questions about Tah’s strategy.

Has he put himself in a risky position with this decision? It seems unlikely that the 29-year-old would finalize his departure without a clear plan, but the lack of an official agreement carries risks.

Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, is a potential destination. According to Mundo Deportivo in February, Tah has decided to join Barcelona, but the club’s financial issues, which have even complicated the registration of Dani Olmo, have made planning for next season difficult.

The potential departure of defenders like Andreas Christensen, who has not played a key role under Flick due to frequent injuries, or Ronald Araujo (if his €65 million release clause is activated), could open space for Tah. However, Tah must be patient for Barcelona to create the necessary conditions. This situation could leave him without a club in the summer and even lead to another transfer saga.

Lothar Matthäus, Bayern Munich legend, believes Bayern should try to sign Tah again.

He wrote in his Sky column: “Bayern made a mistake by not signing Tah last summer. Bayern’s defense still has problems, and Tah could be an excellent option.”

Signing a free agent from a rival team was ideal for Bayern in the past, but Tah seeks a role beyond just a regular player. Currently, Max Eberl, Bayern’s sporting director, believes that with the return of Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Josip Stanišić, and Hiroki Ito, the team’s defense is strong enough. Eberl emphasized that there will be no major changes in the summer, with the focus on keeping players fit.

Tah’s future remains uncertain. Will his bold decision maximize his potential, or will he get caught in a complicated transfer?