Former German international Jérôme Boateng is set to begin his coaching career as an assistant manager at the Turkish club Trabzonspor. According to reports from the Turkish broadcaster HT Spor, the 38-year-old has reached a basic agreement with the Süper Lig side and is expected to travel to Trabzon shortly to sign his contract.
Boateng joins Thomas Reis at Trabzonspor
Boateng will serve as a co-trainer, marking his first official role on a coaching bench. He is slated to support head coach Thomas Reis, who was recently appointed to lead the club following the departure of Fatih Tekke. Trabzonspor parted ways with Tekke after a disappointing start to the season in both the Süper Lig and the Europa League, according to focus.de.
While the club has not yet issued an official confirmation, HT Spor reports that the essential conditions for the move are already in place. Boateng’s arrival provides Reis with a high-profile compatriot in his technical staff as he attempts to return the Turkish side to a winning trajectory.
A shift in career path after FC Bayern setbacks
This appointment follows a period of instability regarding Boateng’s transition from playing to coaching. Approximately one year ago, Boateng planned to undertake a coaching internship at FC Bayern Munich, but he ultimately cancelled the arrangement. Focus.de reports that the decision came after public backlash and protests from sections of the Bayern fan base.
The controversy was linked to a legal proceeding involving allegations of bodily harm against a former partner. Boateng stated at the time that he did not want the club to face additional pressure due to the discussions surrounding his personal legal situation, leading him to withdraw from the internship.
Professional pedigree and playing history
Boateng brings a decorated playing career to the Trabzonspor bench. He spent the most successful years of his career at FC Bayern Munich, where he joined from Manchester City in 2011. During his tenure in Munich, he won nine German championships and five DFB-Pokal titles. He was a central figure in the club’s two treble-winning seasons in 2013 and 2020, which included two UEFA Champions League trophies.
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On the international stage, Boateng earned 76 caps for Germany. His career peak came during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where he helped the national team secure the world title by defeating Argentina in the final.
Before moving into coaching, Boateng’s later playing years included stints with Olympique Lyon in France and US Salernitana in Italy. His move to Turkey represents a definitive shift from the pitch to the technical area.
The next confirmed step in this process is Boateng’s scheduled travel to Turkey for the formal signing of his contract. Further updates will follow upon official confirmation from Trabzonspor.
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