Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has made a bold claim, suggesting that in today's transfer market, his qualities during his playing days would have commanded a price tag of €120 million.
Boateng, who represented the Black Stars after switching nationalities, had a diverse career, playing for 14 different clubs before retiring earlier this year. He had stints with prominent clubs such as Hertha Berlin, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspurs, and Barcelona, among others.
Despite featuring for top clubs in Europe, his cumulative transfer fees amounted to 44 million euros, with his highest transfer fee being 10.50 million euros.
According to Boateng, his value in today's transfer market would have been much higher because he considered himself the best in Europe during his prime.
"It is too soft now, back in the day it was too tough. You have to be the best of the best of the best of the best before you will be able to train with the first team. Today, you play one good season, you score 15 goals then you cost 60 million.” Boateng stated on the Vibe with 5" program.
"Like, I would have cost 150 million back in the day because at my age I was the best in Europe. Sorry, I'm not arrogant but that's the truth. They cost too much money and it's too easy right now...At my age, I came from Germany as the biggest player at 20 to Spurs, no chance. I played what, 50 to 60 games in two years at Spurs," Boateng explained.
Boateng enjoyed a successful career, winning five trophies during his time in professional football.
