"No second chance" for Boateng: Basler backs Bayern fans | OneFootball

Jerome Boateng wants to spend a few days observing at FC Bayern – but the plan is sparking heated debate. Mario Basler is clearly siding with the fans and has some strong words.

The former central defender would like to watch Vincent Kompany’s training sessions in order to gain experience for his own future. While the club is generally open to his request, the Südkurve responded with fierce rejection. During the home match against BVB, the supporters protested Boateng’s return plans with banners and demanded that the club set clear boundaries.

The background is the legal history of the 37-year-old, who had to answer in several court cases for assault against his ex-partner.

Speaking to Absolut Fußball, Mario Basler openly sided with the supporters. “There are values in football, and when values are trampled on… People always talk about second chances, but sometimes there are exceptions where there simply is no second chance,” explained the 56-year-old. Boateng, Basler continued, “made big mistakes.”

Basler: “Fans always have a sense”

The ex-pro sees considerable explosive potential in the topic: “The fans always have a sense for these things. I’m someone who likes to give people a second chance, but at FC Bayern that’s very difficult,” Basler emphasized. “The fans won’t let up, and I’m curious to see how this topic will turn out in the end, because it could really lead to major conflicts between the club and the fans.”

Sporting director Max Eberl recently tried to calm things down. “The topic has suddenly become very big out of nowhere,” he said. “It’s simply about watching training sessions. That’s all it’s about. We would approve it.”

CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen called the situation complex, but made it clear that, in principle, every person “also deserves a chance at reintegration.”

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