Bayern Munich decided to cancel the visit and collaboration of its former footballer Jerome Boateng, who had been invited to begin his training as a coach under the tutelage of Vincent Kompany. The measure came after a wave of criticism from fans, who protested allegations of gender-based violence against the former Germany defender.

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In a brief statement, the club explained that the decision was made after a “constructive exchange.” In the message, Bayern clarified that “Jerome feels a strong bond with the club and does not wish FC Bayern to suffer any harm as a result of the controversial debate currently surrounding him.”

The situation became unsustainable when fans of the German champions demonstrated their rejection during the derby against Borussia Dortmund on October 18. Banners with strong messages were displayed at the Allianz Arena: “There is no room in our club for pigs with character. There is no more room for Boateng!” Public discontent forced the institution to reconsider its position.

A judicial past that continues to mark his present

Boateng, who was a member of Bayern for a decade and won a World Cup with Germany in 2014, faces a complex judicial history. In 2021, he was found guilty of physically assaulting his ex-partner Sherin Senler during a trip in 2018, initially receiving a fine of 1.8 million euros, which was later reduced to 1.2 million upon appeal. In 2024, a new trial confirmed his guilt, although the final penalty was set at 200,000 euros.

The scandal gained momentum again due to the case of Kasia Lenhardt, another of the player's ex-partners, who was found dead in 2021, a week after announcing her split with him. Although the prosecutor's office reopened the investigation in 2024, the case was closed in March 2025 due to lack of evidence. Before his death, Lenhardt had claimed to have suffered "abuse" and infidelity from the footballer.

The controversy also reached Boateng's family. His mother, during a custody hearing for her grandson,that "for years, my son has physically and psychologically abused women."

Throughout his career, Boateng amassed an impressive list of achievements: two Champions Leagues, nine Bundesligas, and five declared German Cups with Bayern Munich, in addition to spells at clubs such as Manchester City, Lyon, and Salernitana. However, his reputation has been eroded by the numerous court cases surrounding him.