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Football: Boateng’s confirmed exit sparks tension at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have confirmed 32-year-old centre-back Jerome Boateng will leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, but the decision has sparked obvious tensions behind the scenes. Bayern have already signed France centre-back Dayot Upamecano, 22, from Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig for the 2021/22 season, effectively hastening Boateng's departure. "That was a joint decision of the club management and the coach was also involved," sports director Hasan Salihamidzic told Sky. "I explained that to Jerome, he understood." Boateng was at