A no for Catalonia! Barcelona get a blunt response over Bayern defender

Barcelona have made an official enquiry to Bayern Munich about a potential January move for experienced Germany international centre-back Jonathan Tah.

Details: According to respected German broadcaster Sky Sport DE, sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick are actively looking for a high-profile centre-back for the January window who could form the ideal partnership with young Pau Cubarsí in the heart of defence. The Barcelona boss knows the 30-year-old's strengths well and sees him as the ideal leader to shore up the back line.

However, a move to the Catalan capital is currently off the table: the player himself is not considering a change of scenery midway through the season, while Bayern's hierarchy have categorically refused to let a first-team regular leave in the thick of the battle for the Bundesliga and Champions League. Bayern's stance has forced Barcelona to end their pursuit and turn their attention to alternative targets.

It is worth noting that Jonathan Tah joined Bayern Munich in the summer of 2025 after a trophy-laden spell at Bayer Leverkusen, where he won a historic domestic double, claiming the German title and the DFB-Pokal.

Reminder: Recognition in Turin! Barcelona president receives prestigious European award