Bayern Munich announced on its official website on Saturday that the club will not allow its legendary former Germany international center-back Jérôme Boateng, who was convicted of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend several years ago, to return to the club as a coach.

According to Bayern's official statement, after constructive discussions with Boateng, both parties agreed that the club would not allow him to return as a coach for an internship. While Boateng's affection for Bayern remains the same and does not wish to tarnish their reputation.

Bayern Munich's CEO, Jan Christian Dreesen, told Sky Sports Germany: "I believe everyone has the opportunity to rehabilitate and atone. This decision must be made carefully and with caution, but we have to do it to accommodate the feelings of the majority."

"Let me reiterate: we have no employment relationship with Jérôme. Jérôme is our veteran player and has won many titles with the team. If both parties had reached an agreement allowing him to observe some training sessions as a coach, that would have been perfectly fine. However, this was not the case."

Regarding the incident, Boateng himself said: "Dear Bayern Munich, dear Vincent (Kompany): In the end, Following recent personal discussions, I have decided to focus on my career—my A-License, RYZR, and Arena 2. This is my current priority, while your full attention should be on the pitch and continuing this impressive 13-consecutive title winning streak."

"I am very grateful to the club management, and to you, dear Vincent, for your trust and the opportunity to be a part of it. I sincerely wish you... that you achieve your ambitious goals before the end of the season. I also sincerely thank the many fans for their messages and support."

In September, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany revealed at a press conference that he planned to invite Boateng back to the club as a coach for an internship.

Later, after Bayern's match against Borussia Mönchengladbach this week, fans at the Allianz Arena held up large banners opposing Boateng's return and chanted slogans, forcing the Die Roten's Stars management to review the plan.

Fans' hatred for Boateng stems from his conviction for domestic violence by a Munich court in 2024.

The player was convicted of premeditated domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend, Shelin Senler, while on vacation in the Caribbean in 2018. He was sentenced to 120 days in prison, fined €1.2 million, and ordered to donate €100,000 to charity in exchange for an ex-conduct record.

Prior to this, Boateng was also accused of domestic violence against another ex-girlfriend, Kasia Lenhart, in February 2021, leading to her suicide.

About Jérôme Boateng

Boateng, 37, was born on September 3, 1988, in Berlin, Germany. He is 1.9 meters tall and primarily plays as a center back, but can also play as a right or left back. His half-brother, Kevin-Prince Boateng, is a former Ghana international midfielder who played for Barcelona, AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, and Hertha Berlin.

Boateng played for Hertha Berlin and Hamburg in his early years before joining Manchester City for £10 million in July 2010, where he won the FA Cup.

The following summer, Boateng joined Bayern Munich for €13.5 million.

After leaving the club at the end of his contract in September 2021, Boateng successively played for Lyon, Salernitana, and LASK Linz before retiring in September of this year.

During his 10-year spell at Bayern, Boateng made nearly 370 appearances for Die Roten in all competitions, winning nine Bundesliga titles, five DFB-Pokals, two DFL-Super Cups, two UEFA Champions League titles, two UEFA Super Cups, and two FIFA Club World Cup titles, including two treble-winning campaigns.