Philipp Lahm leaves on a high

DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach was informed of Lahm's decision . "I thanked him for 10 years of superb work together," said Lahm. Niersbach said that he "quickly understood that there was no question of making him (Lahm) change his mind". He praised Lahm as "not only an extraordinary player but also an absolute role model". "I thanked him for all that he had contributed," added Niersbach.