"Jerome Boateng made headlines this week after arriving at Barcelona's Ciutat Esportiva training facility, not as a player but to undergo a coaching internship aimed at preparing him for a future managerial career. The 37-year-old, who retired from professional football in September following a final spell with Austrian side LASK, will spend around ten days observing the day-to-day work of Hansi Flick and his staff."
"Boateng's move to Barcelona comes after a similar internship at Bayern Munich was cancelled due to significant fan opposition. In October, Bayern stated, "Jerome feels very connected to FC Bayern and does not want FC Bayern to suffer damage due to the controversial discussion surrounding his person," after supporters launched petitions and displayed banners condemning the club's decision to welcome him."
Jerome Boateng, 37, retired from professional football in September after a final spell with Austrian side LASK. He arrived at Barcelona's Ciutat Esportiva to undertake a roughly ten-day coaching internship observing Hansi Flick, his staff, and training sessions, and he greeted former Bayern teammate Robert Lewandowski. Boateng recently obtained his B coaching license and plans practical internships to meet managerial requirements. Barcelona posted a welcome clip. A planned Bayern internship was cancelled amid fan protests over past legal issues, including a 2024 conviction for bodily harm and allegations related to Kasia Lenhardt's 2021 death; investigations were closed due to insufficient evidence.
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