steven gerald set to leave liverpool at the end of the season
Liverpool's talismanic captain is set to leave Anfield upon the expiration of his contract in the summer and labels the decision,"the toughest in his life".
In a heart touching statement to the Liverpool faithful he said... This has been the toughest decision of my life
and one which both me and my family have
agonised over for a good deal of time," he said.
"I am making the announcement now so that the
manager and the team are not distracted by
stories or speculation about my future.
"Liverpool football club has been such a huge
part of all our lives for so long and saying
goodbye is going to be difficult, but I feel it's
something that's in the best interests of all
involved, including my family and the club itself.
"I'm going to carry on playing and although I
can't confirm at this stage where that will be, I
can say it will be somewhere that means I won't
be playing for a competing club and will not
therefore be lining up against Liverpool - that is
something I could never contemplate.
"My decision is completely based on my wish to
experience something different in my career and
life and I also want to make sure that I have no
regrets when my playing career is eventually
over."
Gerrard was offered a new contract in December
but will instead head for foreign shores, and the
midfielder has expressed his gratitude to manager
Brendan Rodgers and the club's fans, while
admitting that he hopes to return to Anfield in the
future.
"I can't thank Brendan, the owners and everyone
at the club enough for how they've handled this
and I am leaving on great terms," he added.
"Also, I would like to thank my teammates and all
the staff for their help and continued support.
"It is a very special place to be part of. It is my
sincere hope and wish that one day I can return
to serve Liverpool again, in whatever capacity best
helps the club.
"One point that is important to make is that from
now until the last kick of the last game of the
season, I will be as fully committed to the team
as I ever have been and giving everything I have
to help Liverpool win games.
"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."
Do you think Gerrard is the greatest Liverpool player?...Have your say.
In a heart touching statement to the Liverpool faithful he said... This has been the toughest decision of my life
and one which both me and my family have
agonised over for a good deal of time," he said.
"I am making the announcement now so that the
manager and the team are not distracted by
stories or speculation about my future.
"Liverpool football club has been such a huge
part of all our lives for so long and saying
goodbye is going to be difficult, but I feel it's
something that's in the best interests of all
involved, including my family and the club itself.
"I'm going to carry on playing and although I
can't confirm at this stage where that will be, I
can say it will be somewhere that means I won't
be playing for a competing club and will not
therefore be lining up against Liverpool - that is
something I could never contemplate.
"My decision is completely based on my wish to
experience something different in my career and
life and I also want to make sure that I have no
regrets when my playing career is eventually
over."
Gerrard was offered a new contract in December
but will instead head for foreign shores, and the
midfielder has expressed his gratitude to manager
Brendan Rodgers and the club's fans, while
admitting that he hopes to return to Anfield in the
future.
"I can't thank Brendan, the owners and everyone
at the club enough for how they've handled this
and I am leaving on great terms," he added.
"Also, I would like to thank my teammates and all
the staff for their help and continued support.
"It is a very special place to be part of. It is my
sincere hope and wish that one day I can return
to serve Liverpool again, in whatever capacity best
helps the club.
"One point that is important to make is that from
now until the last kick of the last game of the
season, I will be as fully committed to the team
as I ever have been and giving everything I have
to help Liverpool win games.
"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."
Do you think Gerrard is the greatest Liverpool player?...Have your say.
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