Check: What Steven Gerrad said on his departure from Liverpool
Leaving Liverpool is 'the toughest decision of my life'
Liverpool: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard announced Friday he was leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a rollercoaster 25-year association with the English giants.
#LFC can confirm that Steven Gerrard is to leave the club at the end of the 2014-15 season #LFCicon pic.twitter.com/an6AjmFgvE
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015The 34-year-old midfielder, who has never played for another club in his professional career, said it had been "the toughest decision of my life".
Gerrard: "This has been the toughest decision of my life, one both me and my family have agonised over for a good deal of time." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015Gerrard: "I’m making the announcement now so the manager and team are not distracted by stories or speculation about my future." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015Gerrard: "From now until the last kick of the last game of the season, I’ll be as fully committed to the team as I ever have been." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015Gerrard: "It is my sincere hope and wish that one day I can return to serve #LFC again, in whatever capacity best helps the club." #LFCicon
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015A special message from Steven Gerrard to #LFC supporters… #LFCicon pic.twitter.com/cWWYlFqBL6
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 2, 2015