Norwich City defender Christoph Zimmermann admits he has plans for a coaching career.

The 28-year-old feels he has many good years left in a first team environment, but admits that during his time recovering from an ankle injury he has started thinking about life after his playing days are over.

“I hope I will still be playing for a few more years, even though I haven't been lucky with injuries, I've still got a few good years in me, and I can still enjoy playing at a very good level," he told bvbbuzz.com. “After that, as you may remember I am not, I started studying to be a teacher before I turned 'pro' and I still wouldn't rule that career out.

“On the other side, you mentioned working as a coach that would always be something to have in the back of your mind, because I am quite analytical, especially recently during my time on the bench due to injury I have had time to analyse our team and I could certainly imagine going into coaching perhaps here at Carrow Road if the chance arises.

“I would certainly like to be a manager and work in a professional football setting. Another advantage of Norwich is that our son is used to it. You know football can be very transitory, what I don't want is him to have to move school six, seven times in as many years, so yes being part of the Norwich City academy could probably be an option once I retire but that is some time away as yet."