FC Barcelona apparently has its eye on Jonathan Tah. The Catalans are reportedly considering signing the Bayern defender and could make a move as early as this winter. But the German record champions have a clear stance on the matter: A January departure for the 30-year-old is out of the question for Munich.
As transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports, there are absolutely no plans at Säbener Straße to let Tah go during the winter transfer window. Club officials have no intention of weakening their squad in a key position during the current season.
The reason for this is the team’s current competitive position. Vincent Kompany’s team remains among the title contenders in the Bundesliga, the DFB Cup, and the Champions League this season. Those at Säbener Straße are apparently convinced that all three titles are within reach this season. Consequently, there is a strong desire to keep the current squad intact.
Bayern has (for now) issued a clear rejection to Barcelona
The pay-TV network Sky has revealed that FC Barcelona is taking a close interest in Tah. The Catalans are said to have set their sights on the German national team player as a potential reinforcement for their defense.
A move as early as January would be quite surprising. Tah is one of Munich’s key options at center back and plays a significant role in Kompany’s sporting plans.
According to Romano, Bayern has therefore made a clear decision: The center back is to remain in Munich at least until the end of the season.
This isn’t just about Tah himself. Rather, the club’s leadership is apparently pursuing a fundamental transfer strategy for the winter.
The record champions do not want to part with key players who are needed in the fight for major titles. Selling the defender would limit their options in the backfield and could jeopardize their sporting ambitions.
Tah’s future in the summer remains up in the air
It is interesting, however, that Bayern is not ruling out a future departure entirely.
As Romano further reports, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop next summer. A final decision on Tah’s long-term future has therefore not yet been made.
This means FC Barcelona could make another move in the summer of 2027, should their interest in the German national team player persist.
For Munich, however, on-field success is currently the top priority. Kompany needs to be able to rely on his key players during this crucial phase of the season.
Especially given the heavy workload from competing in three tournaments, losing a defensive player would carry risks.
It remains to be seen whether Barcelona will make a concrete move in January despite Bayern’s clear stance. In any case, the message from Munich is unambiguous: Tah is not to be sold this winter.
It is only after the end of the current season that there might be new developments regarding his future.