Ghanaian-born George Boateng insists he has no regrets with his decision to play international football for the Netherlands.
The former Middlesbrough midfielder was in Ghana over the weekend to play in the Stephen Appiah testimonial match.
Boateng was born to Ghanaian parents in the West African country but moved to Holland at age eight.
He excelled at youth level for the Dutch national team, resulting in his promotion to the senior side.
The retired footballer has maintained strong links with his roots in Ghana but insists he has no regrets having not played for the Black Stars.
“My heart is here. Both my mum and my dad are here but I left for Holland at a young age,†he said.
“I played for the youth teams of Holland and when I shone for them at junior level I was immediately sent to the senior side.
“Ghana never came so playing for Holland was automatic.
“I have no regrets with this decision because I have had a fine career.
