Former Ghana star Kevin-Prince Boateng has played for some of the sport’s biggest clubs – AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur, Hertha BSC, and the Black Stars, with pride.Today, having retired from professional football, the amiable former midfielder is channeling his passion and experience into something new: helping shape the future of football through his own agency, Rookie & Champ.Reflecting on his transformation, Boateng told TransferRoom,”Thanks for calling me a top player. It’s been years I didn’t get to hear that.” He laughed but straight away added meaning.”When I was still playing for Hertha, I was thinking – what am I gonna do later on? I always dreamt of being a coach, but then I realized I don’t have enough patience.”That realization took him down a different but important path.”I wanna assist young players because I’ve had a lot of experience in my career. I had a lot of agents – some good, some bad – and I know how it can be. If you have the wrong advice, it can be really, really tough.”Now, as a mentor and agent, Boateng is ready to protect the next generation of footballers from the traps that held him back.”I just said I would love to help young players, get them on the right path, show them what counts, and keep them humble as much as possible.”Rookie & Champ is not just another agency. It’s a mission-driven by an individual who’s lived the game at its best and knows what it takes to survive.
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