- Tah wanted to join Bayern Munich
- Was ready to sign five-year contract
- Happy to continue at Leverkusen
Getty Images'It's exhausting' - Jonathan Tah admits Bayern Munich transfer collapse took its toll on him but Bayer Leverkusen defender determined to make season a success

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DirecTV
✅ Carries USA Network, guaranteeing access to the 30+ highest-profile English-language marquee matches per season (including Der Klassiker).
✅ Carries Telemundo and Universo alongside USA Network and CNBC, giving you access to the biggest matches across both English and Spanish broadcasts.
✅ Allows you to effortlessly record the live weekend matches airing on traditional television to watch later on your own schedule.

Peacock
✅ While the English rights are split between two platforms, Peacock streams all 300+ Bundesliga matches live and on-demand with authentic Spanish commentary.
✅ Provides a single, unified digital hub for bilingual fans who want guaranteed access to every single game on the schedule without switching platforms.
✅ Your subscription also includes NBC's massive slate of English Premier League matches, allowing you to stream two of Europe's top leagues in the same app.

Fandango
✅ Serves as the primary English-language platform for the US market, streaming over 270 live Bundesliga matches throughout the season.
✅ For the first time in years, the vast majority of the schedule is completely free to access without requiring a monthly sports subscription.
✅ Easily accessible across smart TVs and mobile devices without needing a cable-authenticated login, operating similarly to other FAST (free ad-supported streaming) services.

DirecTV
✅ Carries USA Network, guaranteeing access to the 30+ highest-profile English-language marquee matches per season (including Der Klassiker).
✅ Carries Telemundo and Universo alongside USA Network and CNBC, giving you access to the biggest matches across both English and Spanish broadcasts.
✅ Allows you to effortlessly record the live weekend matches airing on traditional television to watch later on your own schedule.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The German defender was linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen throughout the summer with clubs like Bayern Munich and Barcelona reportedly interested in signing him. Tah had even agreed to personal terms with the Bavarian side and would have signed a five-year contract with them, however, the club failed to reach an agreement with the Bundesliga champions over the player's transfer fee which was set at €30million (£25m/$33m).
GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
A failed move to the Allianz Arena has affected Tah personally but the 28-year-old claimed that he was happy to continue playing under Xabi Alonso and is determined to achieve more success with the club in the 2024-25 campaign.
WHAT JONATHAN TAH SAID
Speaking to Sky Sports, the Germany international said, "Of course, it's exhausting when there's such a back and forth. I don't want to lie, but in the end, I accept it. And as I also shared on social media: I'm completely here with my head."
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR BAYER LEVERKUSEN?
Alonso's side, who won the league title unbeaten last season, tasted defeat early in the current campaign as they went down 3-2 against RB Leipzig in just their second match on Saturday. They will be next seen in action after the international break against Hoffenheim on September 14 in the Bundesliga.
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