Rolfes rules out winter departures at Bayer: Everyone stays

Bundesliga - Rolfes rules out winter departures at Bayer: Everyone stays

Sporting director Simon Rolfes has ruled out any departures from Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen this winter, including a transfer of defender Jonathan Tah.

There had recently been media reports about alleged interest from defending champions Bayern Munich in the 27-year-old international. "Everyone is staying. We won't be selling any players in the winter," Rolfes told Kicker.

Coach Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen team are still unbeaten this season and include defender Josip Stanisic, who is on loan from Bayern. Munich, who are currently second in the table, are likely to be without South Korean defender Minjae Kim in January due to his participation in the Asian Championship. Moroccan Noussair Mazraoui, who is currently injured, will then be considered for the Africa Cup.

The Bayer team is also affected by withdrawals, with the top match against FC Bayern taking place in Leverkusen on February 10.

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1. Despite speculations of interest from Bavaria Munich, Sporting director Simon Rolfes has assured that defender Jonathan Tah will stay with Bayer 04 Leverkusen this winter.
2. The Bundesliga leaders, Bayer Leverkusen, have a strong defense with players like Jonathan Tah and Josip Stanisic, who is currently on loan from Bavaria Munich.
3. The upcoming top match against FC Bayern Munich on February 10 in Leverkusen will test the strength of Bayer Leverkusen's squad, who are still unbeaten this season.
4. Although Bayern Munich might be missing South Korean defender Minjae Kim in January due to international commitments, they will look to Noussair Mazraoui, who is currently injured, for the Africa Cup.
5. Bayer Leverkusen's current soccer form has been impressive, and their solid defense, led by players like Tah and Stanisic, has been a significant factor in their successful campaign in the Bundesliga.
6. In an interview with Kicker, Rolfes reiterated the team's commitment to keeping the entire squad together, further strengthening Bayer Leverkusen's position in the Bundesliga standings.
7. As the Bundesliga season progresses, Bayer Leverkusen's prospects of challenging for the title will heavily depend on key players like Tah, Stanisic, and other regular squad members staying fit and focused throughout the season.

Source: www.stern.de