By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Report: Heidenheim considering move for free agent Jerome Boateng

Sport Bild reports that Heidenheim are exploring the possibility of signing Jerome Boateng, who is available on a free transfer.

FC Heidenheim are reportedly interested in signing free agent Jerome Boateng.

According to Sport Bild, Heidenheim officials have held talks with Boateng's agent, Tolga Dirican, regarding a possible move.

Boateng, 35, has been training with Bayern Munich in the hope of securing a short-term deal with his former club, but the German champions ultimately decided against it.

The former German international centre-back has been out of contract since leaving Olympique Lyon last summer.

Heidenheim are 13th in the Bundesliga table with 10 points after 10 games.

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