Breaking: Liverpool Legend, Steven Gerrard Retires After A 19-Year Career

Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool Legend and former England captain, Steven Gerrard, retired today, Thursday, November 24, ending a 19-year playing career.

The 36-year-old played 710 times for Liverpool, winning eight major trophies before joining Major League Soccer side, LA Galaxy in 2015.

In his retirement statement on Thursday, Gerrard said, "I feel lucky to have experienced so many wonderful highlights over the course of my career," said Gerrard.

"I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.

"I fulfilled my childhood dream by pulling on the famous red shirt of Liverpool." He added.

Speaking on his experience with Liverpool, the midfielder said, "I am proud to have played over 700 games for Liverpool, many of which as captain, and to have played my part in helping the club to bring major honours back to Anfield, none more so than that famous night in Istanbul," he added.

"I feel privileged to have won 114 England caps and to have had the honour of captaining my country.

"I was lucky to play alongside some great players and under some fantastic managers during my time at Anfield and would like to thank each and every one of them, as well as all of the backroom staff at the club throughout my time there for the fantastic support they showed me," he said.

Before he retired on Thursday, Gerrard had been linked with moves to Celtic and Newcastle United, as well as a return to Anfield as a coach.

Speaking about the coaching options,, the midfielder said he will take time to consider his options before making an announcement on the next stage of his career "very soon", adding: "I am excited about the future and feel I still have a lot to offer the game, in whatever capacity that may be." He said.