The Germany defender says he will respect the fine but he was disappointed to receive it after travelling to see his four-year-old son, Jermar
Jerome Boateng has expressed his sadness at being fined by Bayern Munich for breaking coronavirus lockdown guidelines on Monday.
The Germany defender left Munich to visit his four-year-old son, Jermar, who he says is ill – and he claims any father would have done the same.
Bavaria was the first German state to go into full lockdown, with people expected to stay at home unless strictly necessary.
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A statement from Bayern said Boateng had “transgressed the guidelines issued by the club by being too far away from his home.