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Leverkusen sign Hamburg's young talent Jonathan Tah

Xinhua, July 16, 2015 Adjust font size:

Germany's U-19 captain Jonathan Tah moved from Hamburg to Leverkusen, both clubs confirmed in official statements on Thursday.

Leverkusen consolidate their defence with the signing of the 19-year-old central defender Tah, who inked a five-year deal with the "Werkself" .

"His commitment is a great investment for the future but Jonathan has also the quility to help us immediately. Many clubs were interested in him, the more we are pleased that he opted for Bayer Leverkusen," Leverkusen's sporting director Rudi Voeller told the club's official homepage.

Tah, who played on loan at second division outfit Dusseldorf last season, received the jersey number four. He made overall 16 appearances for the HSV since his arrival in 2013.

"I am glad to be here now. Bayer Leverkusen is a great club. I believe that I can take the next step here. I already know some of my teammate and I am sure that I can settle quickly," the new arrival said.

Bayer Leverkusen clash Hoffenheim at the first round of Bundesliga on Aug. 15. Endi