Bayern legend Philipp Lahm plans to retire in 2018

Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has confirmed he will be retiring from the game in 2018.

Lahm ended his international career after lifting the World Cup as captain of Germany last summer and he says he is not going to play beyond the age of 34.

“Once again, it is most clear to me I am going to finish [my career] in 2018,” Lahm told Sport Bild magazine.