Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has confirmed he will be retiring from the game in 2018.
Lahm ended his international career after lifting the World Cup as captain of Germany last summer and he says he is not going to play beyond the age of 34.
"Once again, it is most clear to me that I am going to finish [my career] in 2018," Lahm told Sport Bild magazine.
"It's good to be able to prepare for a date. It was similar with the national team, mentally I prepared for my farewell for a long time and that's why until this date I have never rued my decision."
Lahm has played over 400 games for Bayern, winning seven Bundesliga titles -- one fewer than Bastian Schweinsteiger -- and the Champions League once.
He can add to that haul in the next three years, but has vowed to hang up his boots prior to the 2018 World Cup, when he will be a spectator as Germany look to defend the title he won with them in Brazil.
Asked if he could move to another club before he retires, the versatile player added: "I am still in my early 30s, but that's hard to conceive."
After "a few months off," Lahm expects to return to Bayern "in some capacity," although he says he cannot see himself moving into coaching, saying "I would rule that out."
Lahm also backed Franck Ribery to make successful return from his ankle problems, adding: "Those writing Franck off make a huge mistake.
"We are there for him as a team, and bank on him. He is 100 percent motivated. It's not like he's down in the mouth. I am convinced that he'll find back to his top form. We've seen at the end of last season, that in order to achieve our great goals we need players like Franck."
Germany correspondent Stephan Uersfeld contributed to this report