BAYERN MUNICH legend Jerome Boateng cancelled his coaching internship at the club after intense fan backlash.
Boateng, 37, won every major title available as a player during a glittering 10-year stint with Bayern until his departure in 2021.
However, the former defender has been involved in some intense controversy outside the pitch ever since leaving the Bavarians.
Boateng was slapped with a suspended fine of just over £168,000 and a warning last year after being found guilty of committing premeditated bodily harm against the mother of his twins in 2018.
However, the ex-Germany international was still offered a coaching role at Bayern on October 17.
Boateng was lined up to shadow manager Vincent Kompany, who played with Boateng at Manchester City, while the club wanted to “rehabilitate” him.
But that led to a furious reaction from fans who made their feelings heard from the stands.
Supporters raised a banner telling the former centre-back to “p*** off” a day later during Bayern’s 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena.
The banner read: “Whoever gives the perpetrator space shares his guilt. Boateng, p*** off!”
A petition was also launched titled” “Setting borders against misogynistic violence: Jerome Boateng should not be allowed back to Bayern Munich.”
The German opted to pull out a week later in order to protect his beloved club’s reputation and focus on other pursuits.
Boateng announced on Instagram: “That’s where my focus is right now and your full focus should be solely on the pitch – and the goal of continuing this impressive streak of 13 consecutive games [wins].
“I am very grateful to the club management and to you, dear Vincent, for the trust and the opportunity to be part of this.
“I wish you all from the bottom of my heart that you achieve your big goals at the end of the season.
“I would also like to sincerely thank the many fans for their numerous messages and support. Yours, Boa.”
