Jerome Boateng cannot help when Germany meets England in the European Championship round of 16.
But first he sends a small tip to his former home.
Munich - In the summer of 2010, Jerome Boateng * ended the Hamburger SV chapter.
The highly talented central defender wanted to discover the big football world - so he moved to England.
What some fans may have forgotten: Yes, Boa was once active on the island.
He played for Manchester City for exactly one season and appeared 24 times.
In the end he even won the FA Cup with the Skyblues.
In 2011, the then 23-year-old moved from Manchester City to Bayern Munich *.
Nevertheless, he has fond memories of his former home - as Boateng now once again suggested in an Instagram story.
Before the round of 16 hit at the EM 2021 *, the world champion shared an ancient photo of himself. The very young Boateng is holding a trophy in his hands, beads of sweat are still on his bald forehead, he is wearing a shirt with the DFB * eagle .
He wrote about it: "Twelve years ago ..."
EM 2021: Jerome Boateng reports before the round of 16 between Germany and England
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Jerome Boateng commemorates the German U21's European Championship triumph on June 29, 2009.
© Screenshot / Instagram / Jerome Boateng
Of course, it is clear to the football expert which trophy Boateng is presenting: the U21 European Cup!
The DFB Juniors triumphed sensationally, winning the final on June 29, 2009 4-0.
In line with this, the now 32-year-old asks cheekily with a wink emoji: "Who was the opponent back then?" Well, you know?
Boateng suggests four nations: Spain, England, France, Portugal.
The solution: Sure, England!
So the balance on June 29th is pretty good.
A good omen for the knockout round of 16 between Germany and England?
Certainly.
Even if Jerome Boateng was not considered by national coach Joachim Löw * for the European Championship *: He will certainly keep his fingers crossed for his former teammates when things get down to business in Wembley Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Jerome Boateng: No future at Bayern Munich - where is the world champion going?
Boateng's future is still unclear.
The central defender, whose contract with FC Bayern Munich was not renewed, is currently training hard for the new season.
However, it is unclear where this will start for him.
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