Gerrard reportedly set to leave Liverpool

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Steven Gerrard is set to make the shock announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, according to reports on Thursday (Jan 1).

Reds captain Gerrard's Anfield future has been the subject of speculation for several months and he is believed to have decided to continue his career overseas when his contract expires in the close-season.

Gerrard's announcement will come as a huge blow to many Liverpool supporters who anticipated he would extend his playing career with the club by at least another year.

Gerrard joined Liverpool as an eight-year-old and has made 695 appearances during a remarkable career at the club, scoring 180 goals, and lifted 11 trophies.

His greatest moment came when he scored in the Champions League final in 2005 and inspired Liverpool to come from 3-0 down at half-time against AC Milan and win the trophy on penalties.

But his hopes of winning the Premier League are likely to remain unfulfilled after Liverpool came up agonisingly short last season and lost out to Manchester City.

The 34-year-old has already been linked with a move to MLS franchise LA Galaxy. Clubs from the Middle East will also express interest in Gerrard according to one report, with the former England midfielder free to speak to foreign sides since the first minute of 2015.