Kennedy Boateng was negotiating with Shandong Taishan in China. That option is no longer being pursued as Shandong Taishan cannot match the 900,000 euros annual salary offered by Al Fateh.

Sport.ro reports on the potential transfer of Kennedy Boateng to Shandong Taishan. Africa Foot also lists the club as a possible destination for the player. Shandong Taishan expressed interest in Kennedy Boateng in the winter. There were reports that Boateng had already signed a contract with the Chinese club, but Boateng denied this information.

Togolese international Kennedy Boateng has denied claims that he had already signed with Chinese club Shandong Taishan after Dinamo rejected winter offers for him. It was suggested the agreement would become valid in the summer when his contract with Dinamo expires. Speaking at a press conference, the 29-year-old defender called the information false, stating that he has not spoken to anyone about a transfer. He confirmed that while he did receive offers, Dinamo rejected them. The defender also stated that he has not signed any contract with Shandong and has not been in contact with any team from China, adding that when asked about a potential contract extension with Dinamo, it is uncertain. Boateng has made 27 appearances and scored 4 goals in the SuperLiga this season. The centre-back, who has 14 caps for Togo, has a current market value of €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt. FCSB has also been linked with the player.