Insights in Bavaria Transfer
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Bayer Leverkusen’s long -time central defender Jonathan Tah was apparently spoiled for choice in this Somme – and almost ended up at Bayern in the previous year. At least the 29-year-old had already completely adjusted to it. In the end, everything turned out differently and Tah stayed with the Werkelfe for another season before he was now able to join the Munich. The international wrote about his decision -making process and his feelings in this transfer in a detailed article for “The Players’ Tribune”.
“Actually, it should be over last summer. I said to Bayern Munich and everything was 90 percent under roof and subject. My suitcases were packed – in the truest sense of the word,” said Tah, who won the first championship with Bayer 2024. “But as it turned out, 90 percent in the football business meant nothing. I went to the training camp with the team, although I knew that I could get a call at any moment because I wanted to be with my brothers – some of the boys I’ve known for almost ten years.”
It helped him to laugh at this feeling of routine and with the boys. “One day when it looked as if the deal was under his roof and subject, I got an SMS from Xabi (Alonso; D. Red.). ‘Jona, let’s talk,” Tah gave insights. He had a profound conversation with the Spaniard, who had “this natural charisma”. “He began to talk about what qualities I bring into the team and what influence I have on my teammates, and I had the feeling that he really saw me as something special. He did not speak to me as legend. He just said to me as a person. After all, he said: ‘All talk about the transfer, all the talk about your contract … Forget that. You are here, and as long as you are here, I will support you.’ To hear from him …
After the coming home, Tah reported his wife of the interview with Alonso that she cried and said: “Jona, forget football. This is more than just a job. Look at the friendships you have made here. Look how nice it is.” Tah switched from his home club HSV to Bayer 04 for 9.5 million euros in 2015 and completed 402 games – only five players often wore the workself jersey.
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The European Championship participant from 2024 explained what annoyed him last: “It is funny, in the past three months there was nothing but rumors. You are fed up with seeing your own name on social media. This is all a bit ridiculous. I don’t think people understand how bizarre it is if you are about to change. This is not like FIFA on the PlayStation, you know at home and try to find out on the couch, What is going on, and then so many people write to you indiscriminately and say: ‘Hey Jona, you should go to this club, man.’ Then I think: ‘Oh, and are you your manager?
Even if a big club reports, he wonder if it is really needed. “Will I be a leading player or just a substitute? These questions can really confuse you, and in the end you have to look in the mirror and ask yourself what you really want,” said Tah, who believes that I have now made the right choice for your future. For him, Bavaria is this place where he can be the best version of himself.
From Bayer 04 to FC Bayern: Tah admires coach Kompany
Tah revealed to his decision: “I had other offers that were really good. I like to go abroad and get to know a new language and a new culture. But for me it always depends on personal development, people and culture, and I will switch to one of the best clubs in the world. dreamed of playing for my home club.
Well, where Kompany is one of the “leaders” of his generation, Tah admires him again. “We both have an African father and a European mother. There was always a special connection for me. If you talk to him, you can feel his passion, ideas and values. As Xabi, he sees you first as a person and then as a professional. He told me how I would fit into the team and how he can help me to become a better central defense. That was exactly what I wanted to hear. I could get the end here in Germany, which I wanted, ”said Tah – not without emphasizing, saying goodbye to a special place in Leverkusen,“ which is something very special for me. And it is a place that is honestly underestimated in the world of football. In the past ten years, Leverkusen has been more than just a home. have taught. “