For years there has been speculation about a departure from Jerome Boateng. But for a long time the 2014 world champion was not as important as it is now. Now he takes a stand himself.
- Jerome Boateng has been playing for FC Bayern since 2011 .
- After numerous lows he is untouchable under Hansi Flick.
- But where does the 2014 world champion see his future?
Munich - With the second triple of his career, Jerome Boateng * has risen into an illustrious circle. Because to complete two seasons with three big titles - triumphs in championship, cup and Champions League - only 13 professionals have reached Europe. And the 2014 world champion, which has often been written off , even played a major role in the international resurrection of FC Bayern * .
From the 5th group match day - a 6-0 win at Red Star Belgrade - he was in the starting line-up in every game . Initially, as a kind of embarrassment solution for the defensive headquarters because of the injuries of the competition. But in the end Boateng - like Alphonso Davies * on the left - used this unexpected chance brilliantly and stayed in the regular line-up when record transfer Lucas Hernandez reported back and David Alaba grew into his new role as central defender.
Boateng at Bayern: With convalescent Süle and access Nianzou new competition
Maintaining this position should not be easier in the new season. After all, Niklas Süle is back after his cruciate ligament rupture and Tanguy Nianzou , a very promising talent, has been signed. But Boateng will by no means leave his place without a fight. Because of a farewell to Munich , which has been speculated about for years, he doesn't want to know anything before his last year of contract .
There have still been no talks about a possible extension , as he explained in the picture (article behind a payment barrier): “But it is clear to me that I will be happy to continue the path under Hansi Flick * . My family and I feel very much at home in Munich. ”He is also“ certain that we can achieve a lot with this team in the coming year . I want to be part of it again. "
Boateng at Bayern: "I really wanted to help in the final"
The trainer is a very important factor for him . Under Flick, with whom Boateng was already allowed to work as a national player, the 31-year-old really blossomed. Ultimately, it was unchallenged in central defense . And even ran into the Champions League final. For him, by the way, the right decision, even if his mission ended after 25 minutes: “I really wanted to help the team in this final . Being on the defensive in our starting lineup definitely gave us security . Even if it was a shame for me personally that I then had to get out *, it initially gave us stability. "
Boateng will never forget the minutes in the dressing room before kick-off. And the words that Flick addressed to the team. “It was definitely the most emotional address I've heard in my career. Hansi Flick found the right words , which grabbed me and other players as well , ”he emphasizes the role of the coach in the picture . Also because of the recorded “touching videos” of the families, this is “a moment that I will always have in mind when I look back on my career one day”.
Boateng at Bayern: "Playing at top level for a few more years"
But this day is still a long way off: "I want to play at the top level for a few more years and feel that I still have the fitness for it." Maybe even at FC Bayern. After all, it would be negligent to give up a Boateng in the current constitution without a fight. Break here , break here.
The CEO, who will be leaving in 2021, also seems to see it that way. "Basically, I like his development," praised Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in an interview with Die Welt (article behind a pay barrier). Boateng was “absolutely again an FC Bayern player. He made a valuable contribution to our titles . "
Almost exactly like seven years ago. As if there hadn't been the countless setbacks in between. In any case, Boateng survived it and is aiming for further great deeds. (mg) * tz.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network
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