So, Liverpool skipper will join MLS side LA Galaxy from the beginning of next season. It was confirmed after a long discussion between Liverpool captain and Galaxy coach Bruce Arena yesterday. Though, major details of the deal are not yet out but it is assured that spell would be for eighteen months with a clause to extend it further if Englishman and his new side desire mutually. It has been more than fifteen days Steven Gerrard is in the news for his possible switch outside England and when Liverpool manager openly said he is agreed for this shift, it was clear that there is something wrong between the two otherwise, it is uncommon to see a player, who has played throughout his career for a single side, leaves it especially at this age. Anyways, Reds fans are not happy to know their team will have to play under rather an inexperienced captain yet they are nowhere demoralized for the possible comeback in the English topflight.
Reportedly, Gerrard did not visit the US for completing the formalities and did all the paper work from UK itself which slightly hints how desperate he would have been to remain at Anfield. Talking the switch as the fresh challenge, 34-year-old said about his US deal, “The time’s right for myself and my family for the change, the fresh challenge. I’ve been here for a long time. I’ve given an awful lot back to this club. But I now feel it’s the time for a fresh break and to try something different.
“I want to finish my career very strong. I want to add some more medals and trophies to my collection. So I think it’s a match made in heaven, really. One of the reasons why I chose the LA Galaxy was because of the success they’ve had recently. But also the plans for more success in the future.”
If we look at financial aspects of the contract, he would be getting around half of what he is being paid by the Reds here in England but he is not worried about slighter salary on US spoil as he knows the hard reality of contemporary soccer where only form and age matter. Talking about the Jordan Henderson who is going to succeed him at Anfield, he added, “I certainly believe Jordan has everything you need to be a great captain.
“He’s a fantastic professional who tries to lead by example in every training session and in every game. He has really grown as a player and is improving all the time with experience. He can become a great captain for this club. He’s a fantastic player for me to hand the armband over to. I’ve got great respect for Jordan Henderson and I know everyone else at the club feels the same.”