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Jerome Boateng had a season to forget with Manchester City... but with his future at Bayern Munich uncertain the World Cup winner would offer Chelsea and Arsenal a wealth of experience if he returns to the Premier League

Jerome Boateng's year in the Premier League between 2010 and 2011 was one to forget.

The centre back spent a season at Manchester City but failed to secure a regular starting place and was often played out of position in an unfamiliar right-back role.

The German struggled to adapt to English football and it's fair to say he has few fond memories of his time at the Etihad.

Jerome Boateng has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Arsenal and Chelsea
He had a season at Manchester City between 2010 and 2011 before joining Bayern Munich

In 2016 the defender painted a miserable picture of his Man City career. 'In England, you have to operate immediately,' he told Sport Bild magazine via Manchester Evening News.