Kevin Prince Boateng explains reason for not becoming a coach

Former Black Stars midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has shed light on why he decided against pursuing a career in management after his playing days.

Despite initially considering a coaching career, Boateng has taken a different path, venturing into agency work.

Boateng had started the process of becoming a coach after his return to Hertha Berlin in 2021, understudying legendary manager Felix Magath.

However, after two years of exploring this route, the 38-year-old realized that his temperament wasn’t suited for management.

“I always wanted to be a coach, but then I discovered I didn’t have enough patience,” Kevin-Prince Boateng confessed to Transfer Room.

Instead, Boateng has successfully launched a football agency called Rookie and Champ. His goal is to help young players navigate the complexities of the sport and provide guidance on their careers.

“I’ve had a lot of agents, some good and some bad. I know how it works. If you’re given the wrong direction, it can sometimes be very, very difficult,” Boateng explained.

“So I told myself I’d love to help young players, put them on the right path, show them what’s important, and keep them grounded as much as possible.”

Boateng called it a quit in August 2023 at age 35 following an illustrious career, where he had stints with Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, and others.

Kevin-Prince Boateng made 15 appearances for the Ghana national team, also known as the Black Stars, during his four-year stint. He scored two goals during his time with the team.

Boateng represented Ghana at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. He also played in the 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier.