Boateng wants Bayern move

Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng has stated his wish to play for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

The 22-year-old Germany international is a transfer target of the Bavarian side, which is looking to bolster their defensive options.

Boateng only joined City prior to last season in a 10-million-pound-plus move from Hamburg, but he made only 16 English Premier League appearances.

According to Boateng, Bayern would be a suitable club to join as he believes he would be used in his proper position.

“There are several reasons (I want to join Bayern),” Boateng said.

“The position is one of them, Manchester told me that I would play on the inside, that didn’t happen. I only played five or six games in that position and then it is Bayern Munich that wants me.”

“I am playing for the German national team and I think it is a dream for every German player to play for them.”

“I also will be closer to my family, I am a bit homesick to be honest but firstly it is the fact that Bayern is the number one in Germany and if a club like that knocks on your door you don’t say no.”

“Bayern is the biggest club in Germany and it is interesting for every player who plays for the national team and it is an honour when a team like this is pursuing you.”

Boateng also shed light on a transfer deal that is potentially only days away from being concluded between the two clubs.

“I think everybody knows that I have an agreement with Bayern and now it is up to Manchester so that a settlement can be found and that is all I can say to that for the time being,” he said.