International football star Jérôme Boateng hangs up his boots
Jerome Boateng, the former Bayern Munich and German national team defender, has taken a significant step in his post-playing career by obtaining his Trainer B license from the Bavarian Football Association (BFV) in November 2024.
The 34-year-old defender, who has represented Germany 76 times, underwent a special course to earn the license, as confirmed by the BFV. Boateng's decision to pursue coaching comes after his departure from Bayern Munich in 2021 and subsequent stints at Olympique Lyon, US Salernitana, and Linzer ASK.
Boateng's contract with Linz was originally set to run until 2026, but it was dissolved in August 2022, following just 14 official matches. Despite this early departure, Boateng expressed that working in a new environment was an enriching experience.
As he begins his coaching journey, Boateng has expressed his desire to start as an assistant coach at a club as soon as possible. He is currently allowed to observe under coach Hansi Flick, but no specific coach has been named to train him after his retirement.
The future plans of Boateng remain unclear, with no additional information provided in the article. However, one thing is certain - Boateng is determined to make his mark in the coaching world, just as he did on the pitch.
