Completely ignored by Florentino Pérez, he is heading straight to Barcelona

Unless there is a dramatic turnaround, Barcelona are set to acquire an unwanted player from Florentino Pérez and Real Madrid. According to recent developments, the defender, who is eager to play in La Liga, is just one step away from joining the Catalans.

After injuries to Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão, Real Madrid were prepared to make moves in the transfer market in January if the team faced defensive difficulties. At that time, several hot topics were put forward for the attention of the Madrid board. Just like Sergio Ramos, who was turned away by Florentino Pérez despite being available for free, Jonathan Tah was also offered. However, with the solution of Raúl Asensio and Aurélien Tchouaméni found by Carlo Ancelotti, the solid Bayer Leverkusen defender, whose contract expires next June, did not receive a favourable response from Madrid.

Pérez indirectly sends Tah to Barça

Completely ignored by Florentino Pérez, he is heading straight to Barcelona

Despite his experience, the 29-year-old defender, who plays alongside Antonio Rüdiger for the German national team, has never been taken seriously. Eager to join a Spanish club and experience a new league after spending his entire career in the Bundesliga, Jonathan Tah and his representatives have reportedly offered him to FC Barcelona. In the absence of a move to Real Madrid, the German defender would be keen on working with Hansi Flick, his compatriot. According to recent developments from the Madrid newspaper Marca, things seem to be progressing well for Tah.

Given the current defensive struggles at the Catalan club, Joan Laporta is said to have given his approval for the arrival of the player turned away by Madrid next season. Unless there is a dramatic change of heart, he is expected to sign a contract with FC Barcelona and arrive after June 30. In any case, for La Liga, it is a positive move to have a player of his calibre. With Raúl Asensio, who confirms there is talent within the Madrid reserve, Florentino Pérez no longer intends to sign players who are nearing their thirties.