Thomas Tuchel argues that Jerome Boateng's situation at FC Bayern Munich is still an issue.
The head coach made it plain on Friday that no decision has been taken yet, so there is still time to bring in the seasoned defensive player.
“He behaved well and trained. We have tested it and we will clarify this with everyone involved this afternoon and then announce it. Contrary to reports to the contrary, no decision has been made yet. We're just sorting that out internally now," said Tuchel during the media conference about the game against SC Freiburg.
Boateng's departure from the Bundesliga giants was confirmed by sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić in April 2021, as his contract was slated to conclude in the summer of the same year with no prospects of extension.
Subsequently, on 1 September 2021, Boateng embarked on a new chapter, wearing the colors of French side Lyon, courtesy of a seamless free transfer. The defender inked a deal that bound him to Lyon until the conclusion of June 2023.
Now, as the June date drew near, Lyon officially announced Boateng's departure.