Overview
- Barcelona confirmed Boateng’s arrival with an official welcome video as he begins practical work toward coaching qualifications at the Ciutat Esportiva.
- The 37-year-old will observe Hansi Flick’s sessions and day-to-day staff work, having greeted former Bayern colleagues Flick and Robert Lewandowski at the training ground.
- Local reporting indicates he is expected to remain for roughly ten days, with his stay projected to run through November 30.
- Bayern Munich halted a planned internship after supporters displayed banners condemning the move and denouncing violence against women.
- A Munich court issued a final ruling in July 2024 finding Boateng guilty of intentional simple bodily harm with a suspended €200,000 fine, a formal warning, and a required donation, while a separate investigation linked to Kasia Lenhardt’s death was closed in March 2025 for lack of evidence.