According to reports, Jonathan Tah has officially announced in recent hours that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current season when his contract expires.

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: “I decided some time ago 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 market conditions. However, uncertainties surrounding Barcelona’s financial situation and Financial Fair Play regulations have temporarily halted this transfer.

Barcelona is waiting for clarity on its financial situation before making any moves in the transfer market 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 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 defensive lines and reliable physical abilities. This season, he has played over 4,000 minutes in 45 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist.