The 29-year-old German international, whose contract with Leverkusen expires in June 2025, has agreed to join Bayern as a free agent, with all contractual details finalized, according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Tah, a pivotal figure in Leverkusen's historic unbeaten Bundesliga campaign in 2023/24, confirmed his decision to leave the club earlier this year. "Definitely," he said in April, responding to questions about his final games for Leverkusen after a 1-1 draw against St Pauli. "I have informed the club of that," he told BILD, signaling his intent to seek a new challenge.

His 401 appearances and leadership as vice-captain during Leverkusen's treble-winning season underscored his value, making his departure a major moment for the club.

Bayern, eager to bolster their defense following Eric Dier's reported move to Monaco, have moved swiftly to secure Tah's signature. Sources indicate that the Bavarians have offered a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year, a deal that Tah has verbally agreed to.

"Bayern are ahead of all other clubs in the race for Jonathan Tah and have been in concrete talks since the end of April," said transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The club aims to finalize the paperwork before the FIFA Club World Cup in June 2025, with a medical scheduled for next week.

The transfer saga hasn't been without competition. Barcelona, known for their pursuit of free agents, had reached a verbal agreement with Tah, but financial constraints and issues with player registration stalled the move. "Barcelona could not guarantee Tah's registration for the upcoming season, which put him off," reported Sport Bild.

Real Madrid also expressed interest, but Bayern's persistence and familiarity with the Bundesliga made them the frontrunners.

Tah's emotional farewell to Leverkusen fans after a 4-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund highlighted his deep connection with the club. "On one side, my heart is crying, while on the other, I'm happy for what's coming," he said to the Bundesliga website. "I really appreciate the love they have for me and the support they gave me throughout these 10 years."

Bayern's pursuit of Tah reflects their ambition to maintain dominance in German football while preparing for European challenges. With negotiations nearing completion, fans are buzzing with anticipation for how Tah's composure and experience will strengthen their backline. Posts on X from Bayern supporters echo this excitement, with many praising the club's move to secure one of the Bundesliga's top defenders.

As the transfer window heats up, Bayern have landed a major signing in Tah, setting the stage for an intriguing 2025/26 season.

Report: Jonathan Tah set to join German giants Bayern Munich