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Real Madrid has set its sights on Jonathan Tah, the center-back from Bayer Leverkusen, whose contract expires in the summer of 2025. The situation of the 28-year-old defender, a key piece in Xabi Alonso's scheme, has sparked the interest of the Merengue team, which could take advantage of the opportunity to sign him as a free agent if a renewal with his current club does not materialize. A move similar to the ones made with the signings of Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba, who were crucial for the club winning their recent Champions League titles.
The need to strengthen the defense has become even more urgent following Dani Carvajal's injury, who will miss the remainder of the season, and it is uncertain when he will return to competitive football. This situation has led Florentino Pérez to consider alternatives to ensure solidity in the defensive line, both in the short term and for the future. In this context, Tah becomes even more relevant given his outstanding performances in the Bundesliga, where he played a key role in Leverkusen's title win last season.
Jonathan Tah, a new low-cost option for Real Madrid's defense
Furthermore, competition for his signing intensifies as FC Barcelona has also shown interest in the center-back, adding a sense of urgency to any potential negotiations that may arise in January. Not to mention the Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool, and West Ham United, who have inquired about his situation. Most are eyeing him as a free agent for 2025, but Real Madrid is not ruling out trying to sign him in January at a lower price.
With the possibility of Tah becoming a free agent, Real Madrid could not only acquire a quality player but also do so without incurring transfer expenses, allowing them to allocate their resources to other areas of the team. Additionally, considering that the Merengue squad only has four center-backs in the first team and that Jesús Vallejo is not in Carlo Ancelotti's plans, who also has doubts about the fitness of Eder Militao, recently injured, and David Alaba, who has yet to return to the field.
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