Miroslav Klose, Germany’s all-time record goalscorer, has retired from football, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
The 38-year-old was a free agent after leaving Lazio in the summer. However, the striker will not play again, instead opting to become a part of Germany manager Joachim Low’s coaching staff, per the German FA (h/t DW Sports).
The national team’s official Twitter feed confirmed his appointment:
Welcome back, Miro! Miroslav #Klose returns to #DieMannschaft to begin his coaching career with a #DFB trainee programme. More to follow.