(CNN)Steven Gerrard has revealed he will move to the U.S. when he leaves Liverpool at the end of the current EPL season. The Reds legend surprised fans and teammates with the announcement late on New Year's Day that he would leave the club he supported as a boy and has represented on the pitch for the past 17 years when his contract expires in June. Rumors quickly surfaced linking the Liverpool captain with a move to Los Angeles Galaxy, formerly home of ex England star David Beckham. Speaking to Liverpool's in-house TV channel Saturday, the player himself confirmed that the U.S. would be his next destination.
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Steven Gerrard confirms he will move to the U.S. when his Liverpool contract expires
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Midfielder says he is unable to reveal which club he will play for when he moves stateside
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Gerrard says he knew it was time to leave when Liverpool boss Brendan Rogers spoke about managing his games
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