Former Germany international Podolski infected with novel coronavirus

Former Germany international Lukas Podolski has tested positive for the coronavirus.

"Unfortunately, it's got me," the player was quoted in a statement by broadcaster RTL on Wednesday.

Due to the infection, Podolski will not be able to take part in RTL "Supertalent" show as a judge. Further recordings will take place without him.

"I have Covid-19 and unfortunately have to go into quarantine for now. I have no symptoms, I feel the same as I have for the last months and weeks."

Podolski currently plays at local club Gornik Zabrze in Poland.