I tried to convince him - Ancelotti on Bayern's Lahm retirement blow

Carlo Ancelotti tried to change Philipp Lahm's mind before the Bayern Munich captain announced his intention to retire at the end of this season.

Former Germany skipper Lahm caused considerable surprise by confirming the current campaign will be his last when he spoke to reporters in the aftermath of Tuesday's 1-0 win over Wolfsburg in the DFB-Pokal.

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