Jérôme Boateng will not rejoin Bayern Munich despite talks | OneFootball

Bayern Munich have decided not to sign Jérôme Boateng on a short-term deal.

The 35-year-old has been a free agent since the end of last season and has spent the week training with the German champions after an injury suffered by Matthijs de Ligt amongst others.

The club were have been strongly considering re-signing the defender, who spent the last two seasons with Lyon, but have now decided against a return.

In a club statement, Bayern said: “Jérôme Boateng, currently without a club, was invited to take part in FC Bayern training. Dayot Upamecano and Min-jae Kim can now play without pain again, and Matthijs de Ligt is also on the mend, so the personnel situation in central defense has eased.

Considering all aspects, FC Bayern has now decided not to sign Jérôme Boateng.”

Boateng, who made 364 appearances during a 10-year stint with the club, made just eight league appearances for Lyon last season before he was released.