Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng's ex-girlfriend found dead a week after breakup

European champions Bayern Munich overcame a daunting challenge with a splendid victory over Al Ahly in semi-final of FIFA Club World Cup. A win against Tigres UANL is only thing that separates Bavarians from being crowned new world champions. But Hansi Flick's men will w have to cope in absence of Jerome Boateng who had to return to Germany following death of his ex-girlfriend.

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Kasia Lenhardt death: Jerome Boateng's ex-girlfriend passes away 

Boateng's ex-girlfriend Kasia Lenhardt was found dead at her home in Berlin on Tuesday. cause of her death is yet to be ascertained but in way hints at ar person's involvement as reported by Spanish media publication AS. Berlin police's prima facie investigation points towards suicide. 

Berlin police released an official statement on death of Boateng's girlfriend. It read, "Yesterday a police operation took place in Berlin-Charlottenburg at around 8:30 PM on suspicion of suicide. One person was found dead in flat. re are indications of any or person's guilt."

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Kasia Lenhardt cause of death: Was infidelity reason behind her death?

Kasia Lenhardt was 25 at time of death and was a mor to a one-year-old child. young model was in a relationship with Bavarian defender for past 15 months. On February 2 couple had publicly anunced that y were separating. Allegations of infidelity and blackmail were key reasons for ensuing conflict between pair. 

Online influencer Cathy Hummels, who happens to be wife of Dortmund star and Boateng's former teammate Matts Hummels, took to Instagram to comment on Lenhardt's death. Her statement when translated read as: " hatred was probably too much for her. matter what really happened, you can't make everything credible. Public opinion can be cruel. And truth is often different. I am absolutely shocked and saddened. This is just heartbreaking. How desperate she must have been."

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Kasia Lenhardt death: Jerome Boateng leaves Bayern camp

tably, Boateng was first to publicly anunce that couple had decided to separate, around same time when Lenhardt met with a brutal car accident. Blood tests following accident had revealed that she was under influence of alcohol. Bavarian centre-back had also accused Lenhardt of sabotaging his relationship with his former girlfriend Rebecca Silvera.

But Lenhardt did t remain silent on accusations eir. She hit back at Germany international, accusing him of lying to her on several occasions, apart from levelling allegations of infidelity on his part. Meanwhile, Boateng has left Bayern Munich camp to return to Berlin even as Flick's men prepare for final which is slated for Thursday. 

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Im courtesy: Kasia Lenhardt, Jerome Boateng Instagram