Liverpool legend Sami Hyypia has announced his retirement.
Bayer Leverkusen defender and former Liverpool captain Hyypia has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
The Finland centre-back will take up a coaching role with the German club next season and it is also planned for him to be involved in his national team's set-up.
"The decision to retire gradually grew during the season," Hyypia was reported as saying by Finnish TV station MTV3.
"I had no interest any more to go elsewhere to play.
"There are no regrets. Thanks to all those who have helped during the course of my career and to my relatives a big thank you, without family and friends it would not have been possible."
