Lehmann to remain a Gunner

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Lehmann's Arsenal contract expires in the summer and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said he would not stand in his way should he opt to return to Dortmund, but the 38-year-old has vowed to fight for his place at the Emirates Stadium.

"Although it would have been a very attractive challenge to play for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga once again, I have decided against taking this step due to personal reasons," said Lehmann, who has lost his first-team place at Arsenal to Manuel Almunia this season.

He added: "I am sorry, particularly to disappoint the people responsible at Borussia Dortmund, who have tried very professionally to convince me to move and gave me sufficient time for consideration."

His decision may impact on his chances of representing Germany at Euro 2008 this summer.

Germany coach Joachim Low has stated previously that only players playing regularly for their clubs will be considered for national team duty.

Lehmann informed Low of his decision on Friday morning.

"Obviously, Jens' return to the Bundesliga would have been interesting because a player of his quality is always an enrichment, but from talks I have had with him in recent days, I know that he has given this decision serious thought and therefore it will be the right one," Low said.

Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff offered Lehmann his backing.

"Jens is experienced enough to understand his own personal situation and he will have reached a decision which is right for him," he added.