"Everyone deserves a second chance": Bayern defend Boateng decision | OneFootball

While many Bayern Munich fans sharply criticize the planned internship of Jérôme Boateng, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen strikes a more conciliatory tone. The club boss defends the former defender and calls for calm.

The announcement that Jérôme Boateng will be allowed to intern at Bayern Munich as part of his coaching education has caused a stir. While the Munich club’s management emphasizes that this is not an employment relationship, there has been clear resistance among the fan base.

In the Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund (2–1), sections of the Südkurve displayed banners with messages such as: “Anyone who gives the perpetrator space shares the guilt – Boateng, fuck off!” and “No place for character swine in our club – no place for Boateng anymore!”

Amid the heated debate, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has now spoken out, advocating for a nuanced view of the case.

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Dreesen: “Every person is entitled to reintegration”

Dreesen stressed that the club had explicitly permitted Boateng’s internship without offering any further role at the club. What matters to the 58-year-old, however, is the human aspect: “Vincent and Jérôme know each other from the old days. There’s simply an arrangement now that Jérôme will observe a few training sessions and watch. And that’s all there is to it,” Dreesen clarified.

At the same time, the Bayern boss addressed the fan protests: “It’s a complicated case. I think every person is also entitled to reintegration. Moreover, one should take a look at the ruling in its entirety.”

With this, Dreesen points to Boateng’s legal situation: The proceedings against the former center-back were dropped by the Munich I public prosecutor’s office in March 2025. Boateng is thus not convicted, but remains controversial due to the earlier allegations.

Club leadership aligns with Dreesen’s stance

Sporting director Max Eberl and head coach Vincent Kompany also tried to defuse the situation. Both emphasized that it was merely a short-term internship, during which Boateng would be allowed to attend three to four training sessions. Eberl said: “It’s not about a job, not about a position at the club. He’s just taking a look to see whether this could be a path for him.”

Kompany added: “I don’t think this is a big issue. We have about 20 people a year who drop by. It’s not being rated as bigger than it is.”

With his words, Dreesen is trying to bring objectivity to the debate. While many fans continue to reject Boateng due to the issue of violence, the Bayern chief points to the principle of a second chance: “Every person is allowed to develop and reflect. That also applies to Jérôme Boateng.”

Whether the fans share this view remains to be seen.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.