Former Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng is dealing with a backlash towards a deliberate teaching internship after he was discovered responsible of bodily abusing a former companion.
Boateng, 37, stated this week he had spoken to Bayern coach Vincent Kompany – his former teammate at Manchester Metropolis – and has been given approval for the function. Nevertheless, he stated no begin date had been agreed.
A petition towards the appointment has been arrange, entitled: “Setting borders against misogynistic violence: Jerome Boateng should not be allowed back to Bayern Munich.”
It had greater than 2,200 names by Friday morning and factors out that each November the crew’s stadium is lit up in orange to spotlight violence towards ladies.
Boateng was given a suspended wonderful and warning final 12 months after being discovered responsible of premeditated bodily hurt. There have been a number of trials within the case and he denied the costs.
There was related opposition in 2023 when Bayern stated they have been contemplating a short-term take care of the defender – who performed for them for a decade after leaving Metropolis in 2011.
The defender helped the crew win 9 German championships and two Champions League titles, and in addition performed 76 occasions for Germany.
Bayern haven’t commented on the controversy however Kompany stated final month he could be joyful for Boateng “to spend some weeks with us and share his experiences as a top defender”.
Boateng retired from taking part in final month when his contract with Austrian aspect LASK Linz was terminated by mutual consent.
