Kovac: Nothing new about Boateng amid Man United interest
Niko Kovac was asked about the future of Jerome Boateng following Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over Manchester United.
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Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac said there is no news regarding defender Jerome Boateng amid reported interest from Manchester United.
Germany centre-back Boateng has been linked with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirming contact between the two clubs.
However, Premier League giants United have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old former Manchester City defender according to German reports.
Asked about Boateng following Bayern's 1-0 win over United in Sunday's friendly at Allianz Arena, Kovac told reporters: "Regarding Jerome, there's nothing new.
"Jerome has played a really good match today when he came in.
"I am happy about him being with us again. Not only him but also the others."
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Boateng is contracted to Bayern until 2021 but appears set to depart Bavaria ahead of 2018-19.
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Since leaving City for Bayern in 2011, Boateng has won six successive Bundesliga titles and a Champions League trophy among others.
