Overview
- Bayern and Jerome Boateng issued statements confirming he will not observe training or take a brief internship with the club.
- Boateng said he will concentrate on obtaining his A coaching license and other training matters rather than returning to Säbener Straße.
- Supporters displayed protest banners and an online petition gathered several thousand signatures opposing his return.
- Coach Vincent Kompany had previously indicated openness to Boateng spending time at the club, then deflected questions after Saturday's game.
- Boateng retired last month after his LASK Linz contract ended in August, and he referenced Bayern's 13-match winning run in urging focus on results.