After fan protests: Bayern consider cancelling Boateng’s trial period | OneFootball

The planned internship of Jerome Boateng at FC Bayern continues to cause a stir. Following intense fan reactions and widespread public criticism, the club is now seriously considering canceling it. Boateng himself also seems to be having doubts.

When FC Bayern announced a few weeks ago that former professional Jerome Boateng was to gain insights into the training operations at Säbener Straße as part of an internship, it initially seemed like a minor sporting note. However, the club management's decision quickly turned into a major controversy—both among fans and the public.

Massive Fan Protests Against Boateng Internship

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The decision met with fierce resistance, especially in Munich's Südkurve. During the Bundesliga top match against Borussia Dortmund and the Champions League game against Club Brugge, Bayern supporters made their stance clear. Several banners displayed unambiguous messages such as: “Whoever gives the perpetrator space shares the guilt – Boateng, get lost!” or “No stage for perpetrators. Get lost Boateng!”

The protest continued in Brugge. Hundreds of fans held up flyers with the words “Against abuse and physical & psychological violence in relationships.” This was a clear statement from the fan scene, which rejects any form of violence and criticized the club management for their decision to allow Boateng access to the club grounds again.

In addition to the emotional reactions from the stands, the topic is also being hotly debated in the media and on social networks. Especially with the annual general meeting on November 2nd approaching, many observers expect the issue to be brought up again—and the Bayern officials will be forced to provide clear answers.

Bayern Considers Cancellation – Boateng Apparently Loses Interest

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According to tz, there is now open discussion within the club about canceling Boateng's internship. Neither FC Bayern nor the former central defender had anticipated such massive reactions. The report suggests that at Säbener Straße, there is even a sense that Boateng himself has lost interest in the project.

Bayern's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen had already referred to it as a “complicated case” shortly after the first protests. “I believe everyone deserves reintegration,” Dreesen emphasized at the time, pointing out the need to “read the verdict against Boateng in its entirety.”

For context: In 2024, the former national player was warned by the Munich I Regional Court for intentional bodily harm to his ex-girlfriend. However, he does not have a criminal record. Boateng himself continues to deny ever being violent.

Even though Dreesen recently stressed that the matter should not be “made bigger than it is,” public perception seems to be prompting the club to reconsider. Originally, Boateng was supposed to accompany some training sessions under Vincent Kompany to gain insights into the work of the new head coach. Whether this will actually happen is now uncertain.

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