Throughout the season, Real Madrid has been looking for a central to strengthen its rear. With the serious injuries suffered and the poor performance of some players, Jonathan Tah had emerged as a fairly solid option. Shining with Bayer Leverkusen, Tah had decided not to renew his contract to leave for free.
While this was presented as a great opportunity for Real Madrid, the club chose not to carry out its signing. Despite having been offered by Leverkusen himself, Real Madrid remained firm in his position of not signing Tah. However, before the imminent summer market, this situation could change radically with the arrival of Xabi Alonso.
Related for months with the Real Madrid bench, Xabi’s presence in the club would change the panorama for Tah. Having shone under the orders of Tolosarra in the Leverkusen, Tah would be prepared to do it again at Real Madrid.
Tah’s second opportunity
With 29 years and thanks to his last seasons, Jonathan Tah is one of the strongest centrals in Europe. Having a remarkable defensive strength but, above all, a great leadership capacity, Tah has demonstrated its excellent talent. Becoming one of the pillars of the Leverkusen champion of Xabi Alonso, Tah is interested in new challenges.
Although Tah had the opportunity to stay longer in Germany, its decision to go to another European competition is final. After the 4,129 minutes he has played this season, the only great unknown that surrounds Tah is his possible arrival to Real Madrid.
Despite having interest from Tah, it all depends on the arrival of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid as a new coach. Having to start a new successful cycle at the Merengue Club, Xabi may need the services of its star center in the Bayer.
The Xabi Alonso Factor
Although Xabi Alonso’s return to Real Madrid has not been confirmed, this movement is close to being a reality. With Ancelotti’s departure, being practically a reality, the arrival of Xabi, and therefore that of Tah, is only a matter of time.
