Bayer Leverkusen Chief Addresses Jonathan Tah to Barcelona Transfer Talk

Club's Sporting Director Asserts Central Defender Is Not for Sale

Despite rumors linking him with a move to Camp Nou, Leverkusen's sporting director has rubbished speculation that Tah is leaving.

Amid transfer rumors linking Jonathan Tah with a move to Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen's sporting director, Rudi Völler, has categorically denied the speculations. Völler emphasized that the 26-year-old German defender is a key player for the club and is not available for transfer.

"Jonathan Tah is not for sale," Völler said. "He is a crucial part of our team, and we're counting on him to continue playing for Bayer Leverkusen."

The sporting director's comments come as a response to recent reports suggesting that Barcelona is interested in signing Tah. According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Catalan giants view Tah as a potential replacement for Gerard Piqué, who is set to enter the final year of his contract.

• Tah joined Bayer Leverkusen from Hamburger SV in 2015.
• He has since become a key player for both club and country.
• Tah was part of the Germany squad that won the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Despite Barcelona's reported interest, it appears that Tah is committed to Bayer Leverkusen. The defender has previously expressed his desire to stay with the club, and he has no reason to change his stance at this point.

With his excellent performances and leadership qualities, Tah is expected to play a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen's UEFA Champions League campaign this season. The German club will be looking to make a deep run in the competition and will need Tah's experience and quality to achieve their goals.