Jérôme Boateng, the German international of Ghanaian origin, has extended his contract with Bayern Munich until June 2018. The announcement was made by the club’s leaders, indicating that Boateng will continue to be a key part of Bayern Munich’s defense. Trained at Hertha Berlin, Boateng previously played for Hamburg and Manchester City before returning to Bayern in 2011. His contract extension is seen as good news for Bayern Munich and their coach, Pep Guardiola.