Bayern Munich ‘are in advanced talks to re-sign Jerome Boateng as a free agent’ as they look to bring back experienced defender to provide cover

Bayern Munich are in advanced talks to re-sign Jerome Boateng on free transfer
The German club are eager to bring back Boateng to provide defensive cover

Bayern Munich are in advanced talks to re-sign Jerome Boateng as a free agent.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the defender has given his approval for the move, which is set to be finalised within the next 24-48 hours.

The 35-year-old has been training with Bayern, who are looking to sign him to provide cover at centre-back.

Boateng has been a free agent since his Lyon contract expired at the end of June.

The former Germany international spent ten years at Bayern between 2011 and 2021.

Bayern Munich are in advanced talks to re-sign Jerome Boateng as a free agent

Thomas Tuchel is eager to bring Boateng to back to Bayern to provide defensive cover

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During his time at Bayern, Boateng made 363 appearances for the club.

He won an array of trophies, including two Champions Leagues, nine Bundesliga titles and five DFB-Pokals.

With Matthijs De Ligt having suffered an injury setback, Bayern are now looking to bring back Boateng.

Prior to joining Bayern, Boateng played for Hertha, Hamburg and Manchester City.

Bayern are currently in third place in the Bundesliga, two points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

Boateng could provide cover after Matthijs De Ligt suffered an injury setback

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