"'I've played for a long time, for big clubs, for my country. I've learned, won and lost. Football has given me a lot. Now, it's time to move on. Not because I have to but because I'm ready. I am grateful for everything. For my teams, the fans and the people who supported me. Above all, my family and children who were always there for me. Family, friends, fans, it's time.'"
"After progressing through the Hertha Berlin academy, Boateng enjoyed a spell at Man City before becoming a world-renowned centre-half at Bayern Munich. It was during his time with the German giants that Boateng was part of the Germany squad which won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. After leaving the Bundesliga in 2021, he finished his career with stints at Lyon, Salernitana and LASK."
"His final year as a professional was particularly difficult however, with Boateng chalking up just 13 appearances for the Austrian club after signing for them as a free agent in May 2024. Just months after his arrival, Boateng avoided jail time but was handed a suspended fine and a warning after a German court found him guilty of premeditated bodily harm against his ex-girlfriend."
Jerome Boateng retired from professional football at 37 after nearly two decades in the sport. The centre-back made 363 appearances for Bayern Munich and 76 caps for Germany. He progressed through the Hertha Berlin academy, had a spell at Manchester City, and became a mainstay at Bayern, where he was part of Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning squad. After leaving the Bundesliga in 2021 he played for Lyon, Salernitana and LASK Linz. His final season at LASK included just 13 appearances and an early contract termination. A German court found him guilty of premeditated bodily harm for a 2018 incident, resulting in a suspended fine and warning.
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