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Kevin-Prince Boateng advised Jerome Boateng on Juventus move

Fiorentina star Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed he urged half-brother Jerome Boateng to join Juventus.

The German defender was close to sealing a transfer deadline day move to the Turin giants after falling down the pecking order at Bayern Munich, but the deal fell through, meaning he is staying in Bavaria until at least the winter.

“It would’ve been great to see him [Jerome Boateng] here, above all because it doesn’t look like he’ll play much for Bayern,” he told Sport Bild.

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“In any case, I recommended Juventus to him.