Lucio decides to leave Bayern

Brazilian defender Lucio has admitted that he feels it is now time to leave Germany and try his luck in another league. The Bayern Munich defender is out of contract in the summer.

"There isn't anything official, but I have been hearing that a lot in Spain," he told a German press source.

"Still, it is time to leave Germany. I am feeling well at Bayern, but it is time to go."

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both already been linked with a move for Lucio, and are prepared to pay an enormous £7 million signing on fee to ensure they land the player in the summer.