Bayern, Leverkusen Agree Early Transfer for Tah Club World Cup

Bayern Munich has reached an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen to bring defender Jonathan Tah to their squad early, allowing him to participate in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Although Tah's contract with Leverkusen expires on June 30, Bayern agreed to pay a transfer fee estimated between €800,000 and up to €4 million depending on Bayern's performance in the tournament. This early transfer enables Tah to join Bayern's squad from the start of the Club World Cup, rather than becoming eligible only from the quarter-finals as would have been the case with a July 1 move. Bayern is also reportedly negotiating with Hoffenheim to bring midfielder Tom Bischof early for the tournament. The Club World Cup will run from June 14 to July 13, with Bayern aiming to replicate their 2013 success at the event. The special FIFA transfer window for the tournament closes on June 10, prompting several clubs to finalize early transfers.