Barcelona nears deal with Jonathan Tah: first step in strengthening the squad for 2025/26

Barcelona appears to have taken a significant step in shaping its squad for the 2025/26 season, securing its first signing well ahead of the transfer window. Reports indicate that experienced central defender Jonathan Tah has agreed to join the Catalan club.

Details. According to Sportitalia, Barcelona has successfully reached an agreement with German center-back Jonathan Tah for a free transfer next summer. The player had also been linked with Serie A giants such as Inter and Juventus.

Earlier reports suggested advanced negotiations between Barcelona and Tah, and now it seems the deal is finalized. Coach Hansi Flick played a crucial role in securing the signing of his compatriot, highlighting the club's strategy to reinforce its defense without dipping into its transfer budget.

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Reminder. Jonathan Tah declined to renew his contract with Bayer Leverkusen and is set to leave the club next summer. The defender has been with the German side since 2015, winning the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and the German Super Cup during his tenure.