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Boris Becker has arrived in Germany as a free man. What’s next? A marketing tour should ensure millions in income.
Munich – After only eight months in prison, Boris Becker is free again. Where exactly the fallen tennis legend is now is puzzling the whole nation. There is no reliable information.
| Boris Franz Becker |
| Born: November 22, 1967 in Leimen |
| Greatest Achievements: Wimbledon (1985, 1986, 1989), US Open (1989), Australian Open (1991, 1996); Olympic Doubles Gold (1992) |
| Partnerin: Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro |
| Children: Anna Ermakowa, Amadeus Benedict Edley Luis Becker, Noah Becker, Elias Becker |
Boris Becker free again: Sat.1 will broadcast a live interview on Tuesday
What is certain, however, is that Becker is not threatened by “any criminal restrictions” in Germany, as his lawyer Oliver Moser confirmed. What’s next for the 55-year-old? First of all with a public appearance.
As early as next Tuesday (December 20), the German TV station Sat.1 will broadcast an interview with Becker. This was confirmed by Sat.1 editor-in-chief Juliane Eßling in a statement: “I am delighted that Boris Becker has given us his trust for the first and only interview worldwide after what may have been the most difficult time in his life.”
Boris Becker talks about a difficult time behind bars in an interview with Sat.1
The show “Sat.1 Spezial: Boris Becker” has been announced for Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. Becker speaks live with presenter Steven Gätjen about the difficult time behind bars. The plans of the TV station had previously Bild reports that Gätjen and a Sat.1 team had spotted in front of Huntercombe prison in London.
According to the television broadcaster, the conversation should be conducted in German and English. After the interview, Sat.1 will broadcast two documentaries about the German tennis icon.
Boris Becker released from prison – but insolvency proceedings continue
All of Becker’s problems have not yet been solved with his release from prison. In principle, he is allowed to move freely, but he cannot enter England, where his girlfriend Lilian de Carvalho lives, until 2024. In addition, it is not foreseeable when the insolvency proceedings against him could be ended. Becker Stand would now have to give up a large part of his income.
Becker’s path to a new, normal life still seems to be mapped out: for the Sat.1 interview, according to the Bild received a fee of half a million euros. In addition to the interview, a trailer for a two-part documentary by the streaming service AppleTV+ appeared almost at the same time as his release from prison, showing Becker in tears. For this, too, he should have been well rewarded.
Boris Becker: Girlfriend Lilian de Carvalho founds marketing company
There are also said to be plans for a book deal. As the Colorful reported, the marketing should run through Becker’s partner Carvalho, because Becker is not allowed to run any companies during the insolvency proceedings. She founded the company “BFB Enterprises” for this purpose. BFB stands for Boris Franz Becker.
Meanwhile, his professional future is secure. Dirk Hordorff, Vice President of the German Tennis Association (DTB), announced weeks ago: “The doors at the DTB are always open to Boris Becker. Rep, bureau or whatever. To put it bluntly: Boris can choose his job.” Not too bad prospects for a newly released prisoner. (epp)
