Kevin Prince Boateng’s Hertha Berlin suffer relegation
Kevin Prince Boateng’s Hertha Berlin has been demoted to the German Bundesliga II following their stalemate against Vfl Bochum on Saturday at the Olympiastadion Berlin.
The former Black Stars forward was in action when Hertha Berlin played a 1-1 draw against Bochum in week 33 of the Bundesliga.
Boateng, who captained the team lasted 65 minutes before he was replaced by Jean-Paul Boëtius.
Hertha Berlin opened the scoring through Lucas Tousart at the 63rd-minute mark after connecting from Marco Richter’s pass.
But the visitors left it late to secure a point in Berlin after scoring in the 94th minute as the game ended 1-1.
The draw means Hertha Berlin are relegated from the Bundesliga with a game to spare and are expected to feature in the Bundesliga II next season.
Hertha Berlin have been in the German top-flight league for 10 years.
Meanwhile, the former Black Stars forward will retire from professional football at the end of the 2022-23 season.
The talented midfielder will transition into a coaching role as a member of the technical team at his current club, Hertha Berlin BSC.
Despite receiving tempting offers from numerous clubs in Arab countries and America, Boateng has opted to step away from the game to focus on his coaching career. The former AC Milan standout aims to utilize his experience and knowledge to contribute to the development of the sport.
Boateng’s international career saw him represent Ghana in two FIFA World Cup tournaments. His notable contributions came in the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa, where Ghana achieved an impressive quarter-final finish.
Boateng also featured in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, representing Ghana under coach Kwesi Appiah. Unfortunately, Ghana struggled and finished last in their group, which consisted of strong opponents such as the United States, Germany, and Portugal.
Throughout his illustrious career, Boateng has showcased his talents at several prestigious clubs, including Fiorentina, Borussia Dortmund, Genoa, Portsmouth, Besiktas, Schalke 04, and FC Barcelona, among others. His versatile playing style and skillset have earned him recognition and respect in the football world.
He helped AC Milan win the Serie A and was also part of the Barcelona squad that captured La Liga in 2019.