Kevin-Prince Boateng, a former Ghana international, has been designated ambassador for the city of Berlin as Germany prepares to host the 2024 European Championships.
The 35-year-old is Berlin’s first black ambassador, and the city is one of ten venues for Euro 2024.
Boateng was born in Berlin and first became interested in football when he joined Hertha Berlin as a seven-year-old.
Despite playing for numerous European clubs, the attacker returned to his boyhood club as a free agent in the summer of 2021.
He began his career at Hertha in 1994 and moved through the levels to make the first team in 2006.
Despite switching nationalities from Germany to Ghana in 2010, Boateng has always maintained ties to his hometown.
As an ambassador for Berlin during Euro 2024, the former AC Milan player will work to sell the city to tournament fans and brands.
“The first dark-skinned ambassador for the city of Berlin. We have made history,” Boateng expressed his pleasure on Instagram.
He stated in a different post: “It’s official: I am the new ambassador for the City of Berlin at UEFA Euro 2024 in my home country. Looking forward to welcoming guests from all over Europe to my hometown.
“It is a very special honor to represent the city that gave me everything 18 years ago. She’s the cornerstone of my career today. Time to give back to the city. I’m looking forward to the new task.
“Above all, I am happy to present the Sportmetropole Berlin at its best. Thank you. Thank you to the people who have always believed in me and supported me this far. This is Berlin!”
Meanwhile, Iris Spranger, Berlin’s Sports Senator, stated that Boateng was picked as ambassador because of his heritage and devotion to social causes.
“Kevin-Prince Boateng is our ambassador for the #EURO2024. Because of his Berlin roots and his commitment to social issues and against racism, he represents Berlin excellently,” said Spranger.
