Jonathan Tah in limbo! Defender waiting on free Barcelona transfer despite reports Bayern Munich have wrapped up signing from Bayer Leverkusen

The Leverkusen centre-back, who is set to become a free agent when his current deal expires at the end of June, has yet to determine whether his future lies in the Bundesliga or La Liga. Despite Bayern’s aggressive push to secure his services, Mundo Deportivo suggests Tah is prepared to wait on Barcelona, whose financial constraints currently complicate any formal agreement.

Barcelona's interest, led by Hansi Flick, has thrown a wrench into Bayern’s transfer plans. Flick, who is familiar with Tah from his previous stint as Germany’s head coach, is said to have identified the defender as a key addition to help reshape the squad next season. Yet, the Catalan club's ongoing battle with La Liga’s financial fair play regulations means they cannot yet register new signings without first creating room within their salary structure. This administrative hurdle prevents Barcelona from making any official commitment to Tah at this stage, even though a verbal understanding reportedly exists between the two parties.

Tah remains patient and committed to exploring the Barcelona option. People within Tah’s camp have indicated that there is no immediate deadline for a decision. The player is prepared to hold off as long as necessary, depending on how quickly Barca can address their financial situation.

Barcelona, for their part, understand the complexities involved in finalising the deal. Club insiders admit that signing Tah is far from straightforward under current conditions, but that hasn’t stopped Flick from pushing behind the scenes. The coach is keen on reinforcing the team’s defensive spine, and Tah fits the mould of the reliable, experienced centre-back he envisions for next season. With time ticking and both clubs watching closely, the coming weeks will reveal whether Tah chooses familiarity and security in Germany or embraces a new chapter in Spain, should Barcelona overcome their financial roadblocks.