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In an exclusive interview with TransferRoom, veteran nomad and ex-Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng unveiled an intriguing message that lifts the lid on what actually takes to thrive at the very top of football.
Known for his stints across top European clubs – from AC Milan to Tottenham, Portsmouth, Dortmund, and Barcelona – Boateng – emphasized that raw talent is just one piece of the puzzle.
“People think if you’re talented, that’s enough to walk into a top club,” he said.
“But it isn’t. You need the attitude. You need to be able to deal with all that goes with it – the pressures, the limelight, the expectations.”
He spoke of preparation – how coaches, clubs, and mentors can teach young stars – but it clarified that there is a moment of truth when the player must deal with the intensity alone.
“At the end of the day, it’s that moment when you’re standing there in front of everyone, and it’s fifty-fifty. You get on with it, or you don’t. But it doesn’t mean that you’re not going to be a professional.”
Boateng also had a more vulnerable side of the game, recalling global legends who were puking up before Champions League matches, choking under pressure.
“You’d never think they were nervous. But they were shaking.”.
It’s a reminder that even the best fight invisible wars – and the greatest victory is in learning to conquer them.
Story by: Ebenezer Osei Kofi Bimpong, Sirebenmedia.com, @osei_gedo
