At the end of the current season, the 33-year-old Lam will complete his playing career, and Ancelotti considers the German the most professional player he coached.

"He never complains and he never has problems," Ancelotti said..

"He is an excellent role model. He's the most professional player I've ever worked with. With the 20 Philippi Lamas in the composition I would not have any problems ".

"Working with players like Philippe Lam is a privilege for coaches. We hope to find another such player ".

Last weekend, Lam won his eighth Bundesliga champion title, repeating the record of Mehmet Scholl, Oliver Kahn and Bastian Schweinsteiger.