Jonathan Tah has officially announced in recent hours that at the end of the current season, upon the expiration of his contract, he will leave Bayer Leverkusen.

Tah, who has been one of Leverkusen’s key players in recent years, has made his decision to leave the team final and has informed the club.

In an interview with the German magazine Kicker, he said: “Some time ago, I decided not to stay here, and the club is aware of this. As always, I announced this transparently, and everything is clear.”

Barcelona has shown great interest in this German defender and considers him one of their main targets due to his footballing abilities and favorable conditions in the transfer market. However, the financial uncertainties at Barcelona and the Financial Fair Play rules have temporarily halted this transfer.

Barcelona, before taking any action in the transfer market, is waiting for its financial situation to clarify in order to determine the exact conditions for signing new players.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Tah is aware of the interest from Premier League clubs and Bayern Munich, but he prefers to wait for Barcelona’s offer before making a final decision. The 195 cm tall defender, who has 35 international caps, is known for his high tactical awareness in high-pressure defense and reliable physical abilities. This season, he has played over 4,000 minutes in 45 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing one assist.