Overview
- Supporters have organized an online petition opposing Jérôme Boateng’s return, drawing several thousand signatures.
- Bayern Munich and coach Vincent Kompany had signaled openness to a short coaching stint for the retired defender, though no start date was set.
- The pushback follows reporting that Boateng was accused of assaulting a former partner and received a warning from the German justice system.
- The club has not announced a decision on whether the internship will proceed, with the plan now in doubt.
- Fan resistance echoes 2023 protests over a mooted short-term playing comeback, highlighting ongoing concern about the club’s stance on alleged gendered violence.