Gerhard Tremmel has joined Swansea City's staff as a scout after the goalkeeper's playing contract was not renewed in the summer.

The 38-year-old will be based in his native Germany as the Premier League club's European recruitment assistant.

"After my great spell at Swansea ended, I have decided to retire as a player," Tremmel told the club website.

"But I always had in mind to do something in football when I finished playing."