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Lehmann to bring curtain down

10 Mar 2010 - 07:14:48

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Veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is set to call time on his illustrious career at the end of the season, after turning down the offer of a new contract at VfB Stuttgart.

The 40-year-old has decided against staying with the Swabians, leaving Sven Ulreich and Alexander Stolz to battle it out for a starting spot.

Lehmann told Bild: "Staying would be unfair on Sven Ulreich. He will be rivalling Alexander Stolz and they are both looking forward to the challenge.

"I am planning to retire, but you just never know. I am still really enjoying playing football."

Lehmann made his name with Schalke, before going on to feature for AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal, while also winning more than 60 caps for Germany.