DRESDEN, GERMANY, September 21, 2012 — Laureus Ambassador Jens Lehmann, who played in goal for Germany and top England football team Arsenal, says that his former club were right to sell Robin Van Persie to Manchester United for £24 million and believes German stars Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker are good acquisitions.
Speaking in an interview with www.laureus.com, Lehmann, who played 61 times for Germany and for five years with Arsenal, also reveals that his future ambitions include becoming a football manager and taking part in the Paralympics.