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Jerome Boateng Won't 'Run Away From' Bayern Munich After Uli Hoeness Exit Advice

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has suggested he's ready to fight for his place at the Allianz Arena despite president Uli Hoeness' suggestion that the ex-Germany international should leave the club.

Hoeness recently told Sky (h/t Goal) that Boateng "needs a new challenge" and advised him to leave, but the 30-year-old has responded and indicated to Kicker (h/t Goal) that he wants to stay:

Goal

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The president's comments don't bode well for Boateng's prospects in Bavaria, with Mats Hummels and Niklas Sule the club's preferred centre-back partnership most of last term.