Released by Bayern at the end of last season, Jerome Boateng spent a few months searching for his next club. And on transfer deadline day, he joined Olympique Lyonnais, the club that was a dominant force at the beginning of the century. Although the glory days seem to be behind the club from Lyon, the former Germany international saw the opportunity to move to France the best for his career.”It was a quick and easy decision to come here, but it wasn’t a rash one. I was well informed about everything that’s going on at Lyon, and I wanted to become a part of the project. I’ve spoken to the head coach Peter Bosz, and I loved the way we got along. Lyon is a big club, one that I watched playing in the Champions League. There is a good team here and I’m happy to join.”What. A. Player! 🙇♂️ All the best for your move to 🇫🇷, @JeromeBoateng! pic.twitter.com/upEQwQiEAw— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) September 1, 2021 A much-decorated player is turning 33 this week but he still has a lot to offer – not only experience but a genuine quality that Bosz will need in his side if he’s to challenge a Champions League place. As far as the title goes, anything but a convincing victory by the Parisian dream team would be considered a sensation, an even bigger one than last season’s LOSC Lille Ligue 1 win.”Yes, this is a league that’s always been attractive and fun to watch. It’s going to be even more so now that Paris have had such a successful transfer window. The arrival of Messi has drawn a lot of attention to the league. But I didn’t arrive in France because of Messi, although it’s important to test oneself against the best. And if you ask me about my memories of previous run-ins with Messi, well, I can tell you that few defenders can say that playing against him was a good experience.”Thursday, 21.45: (40.0) Liechtenstein (20.0) Germany (1.01)Boateng has put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the sleeping giants of Lyon.
