Former Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng famously struggled with a string of persistent injuries throughout his career, often leaving fans wondering why he spent so much time on the treatment table. However, a sensational revelation from his ex-wife, Italian TV presenter Melissa Satta, once shed light on his physical struggles in a way that left the football world stunned. In a candid interview that has recently resurfaced, Satta claimed that Boateng’s recurring muscular problems were directly linked to their incredibly active life behind closed doors. She revealed that the couple used to engage in sexual activity between seven and ten times a week, suggesting that the sheer frequency of their intimate sessions was the primary cause of the player's frequent strains and fatigue on the pitch.
Satta did not hold back on the details during her original discussion with Gazzetta dello Sport, famously admitting that she preferred to be "on top" to stay in control and confessing a dislike for long periods of foreplay. While the comments were made during Boateng’s time at AC Milan—when he was sidelined with a thigh injury for over a month—the narrative followed the Ghanaian international for the remainder of his nomadic career. Despite the media storm her words created, Satta later expressed regret over being so open about their private life, noting that she ended up in a "whirlwind" of attention and had to defend herself against being unfairly labeled by the public. She clarified that their frequent intimacy was simply a part of their relationship and didn't justify the "nymphomaniac" tag she was given by some tabloids.
The couple, who share a son named Maddox Prince, eventually married in 2016 but announced their divorce in late 2020 after a decade together. Although Boateng went on to play for giants like Barcelona and Schalke before retiring in 2023, the "10-times-a-week" story remains one of the most infamous anecdotes of his time in the spotlight. Even years later, the tale serves as a bizarre reminder of how a player’s off-field activities can sometimes overshadow their professional achievements, cementing Boateng and Satta’s place in the history of legendary football "WAG" controversies.
