Now on the books at La Liga outfit Las Palmas, the 29-year-old told Marca in regards to his early days: “For me it was impossible. From one day to another you have so much money you can buy everything.
“In two years I spent all my money on cars, watches, boots, nightclubs, restaurants and friends who really were not.
“For a guy like me, who grew up in a poor neighbourhood and had no money, it was dangerous.”
Boateng acknowledges that he has made a number of mistakes in his career, but feels he has taken important lessons from them and is a stronger person and player today for those experiences.
He added: “In life it is important to recognise the bad. Thanks to the mistakes, I am what I am. I was a very impulsive person and maybe I'm smarter now.”
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