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Philipp Lahm to retire in June and leave Bayern

(FILES) This file photo taken on May 25, 2013 shows Bayern Munich's German defender Philipp Lahm lifting the trophy after the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Wembley Stadium in London. Germany weekly sports magazine Sports Bild reported on on February 7, 2017 Bayern Munich's defender Philipp Lahm will retire at the end of the season and also that he would not be taking the position of Sports Director at the club. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE

Bayern Munich's Captain Philipp Lahm will retire at the end of the season and leave the Bundesliga leaders having rejected a role as sports director, according to a report.

Lahm has reportedly already told Bayern of his decision.

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