Xabi Alonso makes bold Real Madrid play to snatch Tah from under Hansi Flick’s nose—could reshape El Clásico power balance!
The battle for Jonathan Tah has taken a dramatic twist. Once seen as a done deal for Barcelona, the powerful German defender is now heavily linked with a shock move to Real Madrid—thanks to Xabi Alonso’s direct intervention.
Tah, whose contract with Bayer Leverkusen expires this summer, was close to joining Hansi Flick’s Barcelona. However, Barca’s ongoing Financial Fair Play constraints have delayed finalization, creating the perfect opening for rivals. Alonso, knowing Tah inside and out from their time together at Leverkusen, has made him a cornerstone of his vision for Real Madrid’s defensive rebuild.
What makes this a major shake-up:
Alonso is reportedly the favorite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid.
He’s already spoken to the board, pitching Tah as a foundational piece.
Barcelona’s wage cap limits are stalling the deal, while Madrid are ready to move now.
Bayern Munich and Manchester United are circling as well, but Madrid’s offer carries weight, prestige, and familiarity.
With injuries ravaging Madrid’s defense—Alaba and Militão in particular—Tah’s arrival could plug immediate gaps while also reinforcing Alonso’s authority as the club transitions into a new era.
For Barcelona, this would be a brutal blow. Tah was earmarked by Flick as a key defensive piece. Losing him to their fiercest rivals would not only damage their transfer credibility but also deepen their rebuilding woes.
Bottom line: If Alonso lands both the Madrid job and Tah, it’ll be a double victory over Barcelona—one that could define the direction of Spanish footba
ll for years to come.
