Germany legend Miroslav Klose has ended his playing career as he prepares to embark on a career in coaching.

 

Klose, who retired from international football after winning the 2014 World Cup, had been without a club after leaving Lazio in the summer.

 

The 38-year-old, who also played for FC Homberg, Kaiserslautern, Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich, remains Germany's all-time leading scorer with 71 goals in 137 matches.

 

The German (FA (DFB) confirmed his retirement on Tuesday and said he would be working on his coaching badges.