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Bad news for Bayern Munich! Xabi Alonso hints Jonathan Tah will stay at Bayer Leverkusen despite desire to join Bundesliga rivals

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<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/jonathan-tah-warned-think-twice-about-joining-bayern-munich-lothar-matthaus/blt8b59a50a9573f766" target="_blank">While Tah has been linked with a move to Bayern</a> and has seemingly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bayern-munich-bayer-leverkusen-jonathan-tah-transfer-bundesliga-champions/blt3f8937d8fd955c8b#cs222836c456d8bf4c" target="_blank">refused to extend his contract at Leverkusen</a>, Alonso remains hopeful that he will stay at the club. The Germany international has clocked over 350 appearances for the club, with his contract expiring next summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

While Alonso claims he is "planning" for the season with Tah, the club have been linked with a swoop to sign <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mats-hummels-offer-surprising-club-serie-challenge-bayer-leverkusen-free-transfer-dortmund-departure/blt25a42f55b4c11db5" target="_blank">free agent Mats Hummels if Tah does leave</a>. The Leverkusen boss does accept, however, that this is a fluid situation which may well change.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Alonso told reporters: “I’m planning with Jona because he’s so important to us, on the pitch, but also off the pitch. That’s my idea at the moment. But I’m not turning a blind eye to the situation. We’ll see what happens. He’s fully focused, a top professional. I have no reason to complain.”

WHAT ALONSO SAID

Leverkusen play Lens, Arsenal and Real Betis in their final three pre-season friendlies before a clash with Stuttgart in the DFL-Supercup.

WHAT NEXT?

Bad news for Bayern Munich! Xabi Alonso hints Jonathan Tah will stay at Bayer Leverkusen despite desire to join Bundesliga rivals | Goal.com

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has hinted that Jonathan Tah will stay at the club despite interest from Bayern Munich. 