Steven Gerrard is to leave Liverpool at the end of this season.
The Anfield captain will not sign a contract extension with the club he made his debut for 17 years ago. Gerrard is free to discuss offers from abroad, as he is in the final six months of his deal, and a potential move to a MLS franchise, such as New York Red Bulls or LA Galaxy, could be on the cards. Gerrard has reportedly ruled out a move to another English club.
The midfielder was offered a new deal by Liverpool in November, but has instead chose to walk away when the current season ends. Gerrard scored twice yesterday against Leicester City and has made almost 700 appearances for his hometown team, scoring 180 goals and winning a Champions League, two FA Cups, a UEFA Cup and three League Cups. The Liverpool skipper is expected to make an official announcement today.
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Hat-tip to The Express.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the news:
Want to know how good Steven Gerrard has been? Man Utd and Chelsea fans have been obsessed with him for over a decade. — Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) January 1, 2015
Steven Gerrard to leave Liverpool for the U.S.? Don’t worry. He’ll be back on loan next season anyway. — Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) January 1, 2015
Steven Gerrard is the only player to score in a FA Cup Final, League Cup Final, UEFA Cup Final and European Cup Final pic.twitter.com/0N7fmVzNL8 — This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) January 1, 2015
Seems Steven Gerrard is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. One of the finest players to have graced the PL. A top, top player. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 1, 2015
Steven Gerrard has decided to leave his beloved #LFC at the end of the season. Will go abroad. Brave but, IMHO, the right call — Ben Smith (@BenSmithBBC) January 1, 2015
Steven Gerrard has been a magnificent servant to LFC. But all-time great, not in top 5 on any objective measure (honours, apps, goals etc). — sportingintelligence (@sportingintel) January 1, 2015
Sad day for Lfc & English football with the Gerrard news, I think it’s the right decision all things considered. — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 1, 2015
Steven Gerrard was named in the FIFPro World XI three years in a row (2007, 2008, 2009). #LFC pic.twitter.com/2TuxLDjtgW — Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 1, 2015
Pride, passion, effort for perfection all evident every time he’s steps on the pitch. True leader #StevenGerrard pic.twitter.com/aqmr6vFfue
— P Yates (@zizoudoll) January 1, 2015
An absolute privilege to have watched him play. Good luck Stevie. #StevenGerrard — Mike Williams (@Firewax) January 1, 2015
Gerrard to Melbourne City.
— Jacob Steinberg (@JacobSteinberg) January 1, 2015
Stevie Gee to head to MLS… or maybe just go play for another EPL franchise and never actually go to America at all. #younowwalkaway — Soccer Guy (@usasoccerguy) January 1, 2015
Those early games when he played at right back for us. In fact he is still probably our best right back since Rob Jones!
— Steven Scragg (@Scraggy_74) January 1, 2015
Names on the Gerrard story are Merseyside reporters @pjoyceexpress @TonyBarretTimes @_ChrisBascombe – so take it as read. — Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) January 1, 2015
So sad Stevie will be leaving without a premier league winners medal to his name. Gave me some of the best memories of my life #Gerrard
— Amy (@AmyMolloy9) January 1, 2015
Steven Gerrard has started 17 games in the Premier League this season, Liverpool have won just 6 of these. #LFC pic.twitter.com/UTJr9FCsIK
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 1, 2015
Hard not to feel sad that Gerrard is to leave LFC. A perfect partnership that embodied the loyalty & passion that’s now too rare in the game
— Dan Roan (@danroan) January 1, 2015
The Lampard-Gerrard debate finally gets to break America.
— Football Clichés (@FootballCliches) January 1, 2015
Friday’s Daily Express back page: Gerrard farewell to Kop #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #LFC pic.twitter.com/JOeBfprGvl
— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) January 1, 2015
Ahh Steven. You had me at “hello”… #LFC pic.twitter.com/5Ylq5zMT6v — Steven Scragg (@Scraggy_74) January 1, 2015
Iconic figure Steven Gerrard. And yes, I would still have in my PL top five. Ahead of Thierry Henry. — Mark Ogden (@MOgdenTelegraph) January 1, 2015
Just heard the news about Gerrard. Wow!What a player. He will be missed RIP Stevie G. #YoullBeMissed #WithTheAngelsNow #ItsSlippyInHeavenToo — Niall McGarry (@MrNiallMcGarry) January 1, 2015
What legends say about #Gerrard. pic.twitter.com/XaaRKJByo2
— Adrian (@adrianlimcheeen) January 2, 2015
Gerrard vs United https://t.co/jcnQthAzbV — Steven Gerrard (@Gerrard8FanPage) January 2, 2015
Looks like Steven Gerrard has broken lots of hearts tonight. Plenty more fish, everyone. xx #Player pic.twitter.com/5J2Hczw0AF
— Emma (@Emmasauras) January 2, 2015
I personally can’t wait to see what Gerrard can do in MLS next to Keane, Zardes & Juninho. Going to be a lot of fun. — Cristian Nyari (@Cnyari) January 2, 2015
Steven Gerrard will leave @LFC at the end of the season but this moment will always stay with him… #UCL pic.twitter.com/B9e0eQG8ow
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 2, 2015
Steven Gerrard is my idol, and seeing him leave is going to hurt, but I think this is for the best. #Gerrard #LFC — Simon Cripps (@AI_Football) January 2, 2015
Probably the worse season in my lifetime. Suarez and Agger leaving. Sturridge injury. Defence. Strikers. and Gerrard leaving in the summer.
— Them Scousers (@ThemScousers) January 2, 2015
Hopefully that Demba Ba song directed towards Gerrard will be replaced with some warmth and appreciation in his final 5 months. — Neil Ashton (@neilashton_) January 2, 2015
Steven Gerrard’s Liverpool honours: 2 FA Cups 3 League Cups 1 Champions League 1 UEFA Cup pic.twitter.com/aAItuipSC2
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 1, 2015
