Bayern Munich, Sagnol set to retire

France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol is set to retire after failing to recover from an Achilles’ tendon injury, Bayern team manager Uli Hoeness reported today.

“I had a chat with Willy Sagnol this week and it is my understanding that he will end his career,” Hoeness told German tz newspaper. “I feel very sorry for Willy. This is a very sad fate.”

Sagnol, who has not officially announced his retirement, had undergone surgery before the start of the season after an already injury-plagued previous year, Reuters reported.