In an interview with the German media outlet Bild, Swiss star Granit Xhaka urged Jonathan Tah to stay at Leverkusen and not move to Bayern Munich. He also stated that his move from Arsenal to Leverkusen wasn’t a step back, but rather two steps forward.
Bayern Munich are actively pursuing Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, and Xhaka hopes to convince his teammate to stay. Xhaka said, “Everyone knows that Bayern is a very big club, and these big clubs need ‘big players’. I think this (being pursued by Bayern) should also be an honor for Jonathan. We know what he means to the team, but he should also know where Leverkusen is now, he knows we won the championship last year. The final decision is up to him, but we all want Jonathan to stay with us. His playing style is impressive, he is very diligent, focused, and has a unique mindset. We all hope he stays with us.”
Xhaka also used his own example to persuade Jonathan Tah that bigger clubs aren’t always the answer. He said: “Moving from Arsenal to Leverkusen was a lucky thing. For me, it wasn’t a step back, it was two steps forward. From the very beginning, in discussions with the coach and the team, I had a clear feeling that something special and wonderful would happen here in the next few years!”
Leverkusen won the Bundesliga last season and played some very exciting football. Xhaka stated that Leverkusen wants to win more: “We want to win more, not just now, but we want to stay at the top for years to come. We know, of course, that the pressure will be greater this year than last, but that depends on us, we have to handle the pressure well, and that also requires experienced players like us to push the younger players better.”
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