Gerrard's MSL move confirmed
The Los Angeles Galaxy confirmed on Wednesday that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will join their roster as a designated player in July.
The 34-year-old midfielder will join up with the Major League Soccer side at the end of the Premier League season, pending receipt of a visa and international transfer certificate.
"I'm very excited to begin the next chapter of my career in the United States with LA Galaxy," Gerrard said on the LA Galaxy website.
"The Galaxy are the most successful club in Major League Soccer history and I am looking forward to competing for more championships in the years to come."
The terms of the deal were not specified, but Gerrard is believed to have signed an 18-month contract, which British media reports suggest will be worth around £6 million ($9.1 million, 7.6 million euros).
Gerrard announced last Friday that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the current campaign, ending a 25-year association with the club that has seen him make 696 appearances and score 182 goals.
The move to the Galaxy will reunite him with his old Liverpool team-mate Robbie Keane and see him follow in the footsteps of former England colleague David Beckham, who spent five years at the California club.
"My discussions with (head coach) Bruce Arena and (president) Chris Klein were extremely positive and the future of the team is very bright," Gerrard added.
"I am committed to helping the LA Galaxy compete for trophies and to having an impact in Los Angeles and I will give my all for the club.
"In the meantime, I will continue to give everything for Liverpool for the remainder of this season before joining up with the Galaxy."
Galaxy coach Arena said: "We're very pleased to acquire a player of Steven's caliber, experience and character.
"He is one of the most decorated players in the world and will join our team with a wealth of success playing at the highest level of the sport."
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