Kevin-Prince Boateng was left deeply emotional as his boyhood club, Hertha Berlin, suffered relegation from the Bundesliga after a disappointing 1-1 draw with VfL Bochum on Saturday.
The Ghanaian attacker, who is set to retire at the end of the season, had hoped to contribute to Berlin’s fight to stay in the top flight. However, their chances were dashed as they were unable to secure the much-needed victory, ultimately sealing their fate and relegating them from the Bundesliga.
Following the game, Boateng remained at the stadium for hours, reflecting on his final campaign in the Bundesliga.
Speaking to reporters, an emotional Boateng expressed his disbelief and sorrow, saying, “I can’t realize it yet. It is just bitter, I love this club. I came here and I knew that not everything would be rosy. The fans are angry, disappointed, and sad, and that is completely normal. I can understand them, I am a Hertha fan myself.”
Boateng, who had a special connection with Hertha Berlin since his youth, will have one last opportunity to represent the club in their final game of the season against Wolfsburg next week.
It marks the end of Boateng’s journey with Hertha Berlin since his return to the club in 2021 after spending two decades playing for various clubs abroad, including Portsmouth, AC Milan, and Barcelona.
