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Liam Llewellyn

Boris Becker’s mum hails “best Christmas present” with him set to be deported to Germany

Former tennis star Boris Becker is set to be deported back to Germany within days - much to the delight of his mother Elvira.

The three-time Wimbledon champion was was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for concealing £2.5m worth assets after being declared bankrupt in 2017.

He served eight of the expected 30 months in the UK and is now expected to be sent back to his native country in time for the festive period. He will not have to serve the rest of his prison stint on his return to Germany and this was music to the ears of his elderly mum, who is thrilled to reunite with her dear son.

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