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Where is Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng now?

KP Boateng
Where is Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng now? Photo/ Sky Sports.
  • At the start of his career, Kevin-Prince Boateng was one of the biggest names in the football world. 
  • Known for his aggression, flair, strength and eye for goal, Boateng has played for several top European teams. 
  • KP Boateng is currently playing in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, for his childhood club Hertha BSC. 

At the start of his career, Kevin-Prince Boateng was one of the biggest names in the football world, but many fans do not know where he is now.

As many people know, Kevin-Prince Boateng is the brother of fellow professional footballer Jerome Boateng. Jerome is currently in Ligue One, playing for Lyon after a decade with Bayern Munich.

Boateng brothers

Kevin-Prince Boateng and his brother Jerome Boateng. Photo/ Goal.com.

KP Boateng began his football career at Hertha BSC before moving to England, where he joined Tottenham Hotspur.

Throughout his career, the talented midfielder has been utilized in many midfield positions. However, he usually plays as an attacking midfielder or box-to-box midfielder. He can also play in the forward positions as a winger or second striker.

Kevin-Prince Boateng is known for his aggression, eye for goal, flair, ball-juggling tricks, long-range shots and dribbling.

After playing for several European clubs, many football fans do not know where Boateng is continuing with his career.

Where Is Kevin-Prince Boateng? 

Kevin-Prince Boateng is currently playing in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, for his childhood club Hertha BSC.

KP Boateng

KP Boateng plays for Hertha BSC. Photo/ Bundesliga.

The skilled midfielder returned to Hertha BSC in June 2021, fourteen years after he left the club in 2007. On his return, Hertha sporting director Fredi Bobic said that Boateng wouldn’t need much time to settle.

“Kevin-Prince Boateng knows Hertha, the Bundesliga and Berlin. He won’t need long to settle in. Prince’s leadership qualities are a great addition to our team, both on and off the pitch. He has also proven his skills as a player at the highest level for several years. Overall, everything about this transfer is right.” Fredi Bobic said when Boateng returned, as per Bundesliga.

The 35-year-old initially signed a one-year contract extension with Hertha. However, he played a significant role as the club survived relegation last season, thereby being offered a new contract until the end of the 2022-23 season.

KP Boateng has so far played over 20 Bundesliga games for Hertha since his return to the club.

Which Teams Did KP Boateng Play For?

As mentioned above, Kevin-prince Boateng is playing for the club where he began his professional football career.

After coming through the Hertha youth system, Boateng was offered an opportunity in the senior team. He impressed the fans playing for Hertha and even won the Fritz Walter Gold Medal.

His outstanding performance saw him secure a transfer to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in July 2007. According to reports, Spurs paid 4.5 million euros for his transfer.

The midfielder’s success in England was limited, and so he was sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund. During his loan period, Boateng impressed Dortmund, who were willing to sign him. However, the German club let him return to Tottenham Hotspur because of financial constraints.

Portsmouth, who were at the time playing in the Premier League, signed Boateng from Spurs for around 4 million euros.

In his only season with Portsmouth, Boateng scored three goals in 22 matches. As Portsmouth were relegated from the Premier League, the midfielder joined Serie A club Genoa for around 5 million euros.

He immediately joined AC Milan on loan without making any appearance for Genoa. The Serie A giants signed Boateng permanently in 2011 on a four-year contract.

KP Boateng

KP Boateng. Photo/ Sky Sports.

During his time with AC Milan, KP Boateng won the Serie A and the Supercoppa Italiana. He then transferred to Shalke 04, where he spent two seasons.

He returned to AC Milan as a free agent for one season, then joined Las Palmas.

KP Boateng completed his move to Eintracht Frankfurt on August 18, 2017. He was part of the team that won the DFB-Pokal.

Boateng’s football journey continued at Sassuolo, where he signed a three-year deal. The midfielder was loaned to FC Barcelona, where he won the 2018-19 La Liga title.

He had stints with Fiorentina, Besiktas and Monza before returning to Hertha BSC.

Abraham Odhiambo is an avid sports fan who loves to write about football, boxing and wrestling. He's a big supporter of Manchester United. He's pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media at Egerton University.

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