Lehmann set to retire

Stuttgart goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has indicated he is set to retire at the end of the season.

Keeper ready to hang up gloves at end of campaign

Jens Lehmann has indicated he is set to retire at the end of the season after confirming he will not be signing a new deal at Stuttgart. The former Arsenal goalkeeper is ready to hang up his gloves this summer after a long and illustrious career. The 40-year-old is prepared to quit as he does not want to stand in the way of understudies Sven Ulreich and Alexander Stolz at Stuttgart. "Staying would be unfair on Sven Ulreich," Lehmann told Bild. "He will be rivalling Alexander Stolz and they are both looking forward to the challenge." Lehmann, who recently hinted he could return to England, added: "I am planning to retire but you just never know. I am still really enjoying football."