Boateng ‘still not thinking’ about ending his career – HSV comeback possible

End of contract in Lyon

Jérome Boateng does not hesitate to retire and wishes to continue his career after the summer. The 34-year-old centre-back is under contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2023, and despite improved prospects under coach Laurent Blanc, the collaboration is unlikely to continue. However, the ex-national player and 2014 world champion considers a return to HSV – the resort where Boateng’s career took off – is possible.

« I noticed that many fans would like me to come back to HSV. I’m very happy about that and I can only say that I’m not ruling anything out, » Boateng told Sky TV. « I don’t think about the end of my career for a long time, I want to attack again in top form this summer and I have only good memories of Hamburger SV. This club with these fans and this beautiful city belongs to the first league,” said the veteran, who hopes the North Germans will be promoted after five years to the 2nd league.Given the realignment of the “red pants” in the House of Commons and the financial obstacles, it is extremely unlikely that a return becomes a specific topic.

Boateng left his training club Hertha BSC for Hamburg in 2007 for 1.1 million euros and has since played 113 competitive matches for professionals. Following a huge jump in market value to €15m, the defensive man was promoted internationally – Manchester City nabbed him in 2010 for €12.5m. Barely a year later, FC Bayern brought Boateng back to the Bundesliga for 13.5 million euros. With the Munich side, the right-(Site notre bureau spécialisé)ed player achieved the highest market value of his career at €45m in 2016. He is now a long way off and is currently valued at €2m.

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