Christoph freund

In Jonathan Tah: Bayern Munich have signed defender Jonathan Tah on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. The 29-year-old, who has been given a contract until June 30, 2029, will wear the number four shirt at FC Bayern.

"Traditionally, the four is the number of uncompromising centre-halves. It stands for sturdiness, tackling strength and leadership skills – qualities that characterise Tah. It is the symbol of stability in defence, worn by the player who holds everything together at the back and, when in doubt, goes where it hurts," the Bundesliga club said in a release.

Hamburg-born Tah undertook his first steps in professional football when he joined the Hamburger SV academy in 2009, aged 13. He made his first-team debut in August 2013 at the age of 17 years, five months and 23 days, making him the youngest debutant in the Hanseatic club’s history at the time.