“This has been the toughest decision of my life and one which both me and my family have agonized over for a good deal of time,” Gerrard, who has played 695 times for Liverpool, told the club’s website.
“I am making the announcement now so that the manager and the team are not distracted by stories or speculation about my future.”
Gerrard will continue playing football — but not in the English Premier League — and Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio has reported that U.S. club LA Galaxy are interested in signing the Liverpool midfielder.
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“My final message is for the people who make Liverpool Football Club the greatest in the world — the supporters.
“It has been a privilege to represent you, as a player and as captain. I have cherished every second of it and it is my sincere wish to finish this season and my Liverpool career on a high.”
