Ex-Bayern Munich star Boateng signs for Lyon

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MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 22: Jerome Boateng of Bayern Muenchen reacts during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and FC Augsburg at Allianz Arena on May 22, 2021 in Munich, Germany. After the Bavarian cabinet decided on first relaxations for outdoor events, the current Corona situation allows FC Bayern to have its last match of the season in front of 250 spectators in the Allianz Arena. Of these, 100 tickets are given to people from the health sector selected by the Ministry of Health.
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Lyon, Sept 1, 2021 (AFP) - Former Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng joined Ligue 1 side Lyon on Wednesday after his contract with the German giants expired.

Boateng, 32, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, has agreed a two-year deal with the French side.

Boateng was a regular at the heart of the Bayern defence for a decade during which the side won nine consecutive Bundesliga titles, making 229 appearances. He started 29 Bundesliga games last season.

Lyon, who last won their French title in 2008, have made an unbeaten start to the new season and Boateng is set to replace Brazilian Marcelo, who has been sent to play for the reserves after "inappropriate behaviour" following August's defeat to Angers.

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