Video: Emotional Moment KP Boateng Breaks Down in Tears After Hertha Berlin's Relegation

• Kevin-Prince Boateng was left emotional after Hertha Berlin's relegation
• Hertha have been demoted to the Bundesliga II after their draw against Bochum
• Boateng will retire after his last game against Wolfsburg next week

Former Ghana international, Kevin-Prince Boateng broke down in uncontrollable tears during an interview after his boyhood club Hertha Berlin suffered Bundesliga relegation.

Boateng, who started as captain of Hertha Berlin in the game against VfL Bochum, could not help the club stay in the league after a 1-1 home draw on Sunday.

After the game, Boateng stayed behind for hours as he reflected on what has become a very tough end to a long career.

In a video shared on social media, the former Sassuolo star is seen in tears as he struggles to find words to describe his feelings.

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"I can't realize it yet. It is just bitter, I love this club. I came here and I knew that not everything would be rosy. The fans are angry, disappointed and sad, that is completely normal. I can understand them, I am a Hertha fan myself." he told reporters, as quoted by DW.

Boateng returned to Hertha Berlin in 2021 after a career that has seen him play for several big clubs, including Barcelona and AC Milan.

Last season, with relegation stirring at Hertha, the then 35-year-old inspired them in the play-offs as they confirmed their stay for another season.

He was rewarded with a year extension at the end of the campaign. He will retire after Hertha's final game against Wolfsburg.

Boateng reacts after Hertha's relegation

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian forward, Kevin-Prince Boateng was the last to leave the field after boyhood club Hertha Berlin suffered relegation in his penultimate game for the team.

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The 36-year-old will retire at the end of the Bundesliga season, but his ambitions of helping Hertha stay in the league were crushed after a 1-1 home draw against Bochum.

After the game, Boateng broke into tears and stayed for hours as he reflected on what has become a very tough end to a long career.