Ex-AC Milan and Barcelona attacker Kevin-Prince Boateng reveals he REJECTED offer to play for Ghana in 2006

Former AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has opened up about initially turning down the chance to represent Ghana.

Boateng, who switched allegiance to Ghana in 2010 ahead of the World Cup in South Africa, went on to become a key figure for the Black Stars following his standout performances at the tournament.

Speaking to Bona Fide Sports, the 38-year-old revealed that he had previously rejected an earlier call-up because he felt a stronger connection to his German heritage.

“I grew up as a German in my house. My brain was just not German in following rules. That’s my arrogance but that was my talent as well,” he said.

“Ghana offered me already to play at the 2006 World Cup and I said no because I still saw my chance in Germany because you think about your career; it’s bigger to play for Germany.

“Then 2010, I was like nah it’s not bigger, I’m big already. Everybody knows my name, it doesn’t matter what nationality I play,” he added.

Boateng later represented Ghana at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, making 15 appearances and scoring twice for the national team.