Hannover goalkeeper set to leave after relegation

Ron-Robert Zieler has announced his intention to leave Hannover after the club's relegation from the Bundesliga.

The show-stopper has decided that for the benefit of his own future, he must move away from HDI-Arena.

Zieler's contract is set to expire at the end of next season, but his deal reportedly includes a €3.5 million relegation release clause.

On Facebook he wrote, "Anyone who knows me knows how much this relegation hurts, "I feel closely connected to Hannover, with the people and the club..."