Bayern Munich have fined defender Jerome Boateng for leaving the city “without permission”, an act in breach of the strict rules of confinement imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In a statement, Bayern said the 31-year-old had “transgressed the guidelines issued by the club by being too far away from his home.”
“The guidelines govern the behaviour of the FC Bayern players in the current situation in line with the Bavarian state government’s directives on restrictions on movement and the recommendations of the health authorities.
Boateng said he would respect the decision but called it “sad”.
“I know that it was certainly a mistake not to inform the club about my trip, but in the moment I only had my son in mind.”
“He was not in good health. When a son calls his father, of course I will still go, no matter what time.
“For him I accept any punishment; after all, he is my son.
“I want to see the father who does not go in such a moment to be with his four-year-old son. If there is a punishment for it, then I respect it. I find it sad.”
Bayern did not reveal the amount of the fine but said that they would be donating it to Munich hospitals.
