The announcement of Jérôme Boateng’s return to Bayern Munich is causing a stir across the Rhine. Free since the end of his disappointing adventure with Olympique Lyonnais, the German defender has been training for several days with the Bavarian club. In search of a defensive element to compensate for the absences due to injury in this compartment of play, the German champion was thinking of repatriating the Berliner to come and play firefighter on duty, especially since his profile was particularly appreciated by the Munich coach, Thomas Tuchel.
Nevertheless, Sports Bild has put an end to rumors of a possible transfer to Bayern Munich. According to the German media, Bayern Munich have made their decision and will do without the services of the 35-year-old player. The reason ? Jérôme Boateng was caught up in his terrible past to the extent that the German was accused in October 2021 of having attacked his ex-partner before being ordered on appeal to pay her €1.2 million. For fear of attracting the wrath of public opinion, the Recorder did not wish to take any risks.