Gerrard confirms Liverpool exit
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has confirmed he is to leave Anfield at the end of the season after making the "toughest decision of his life".
The midfielder, who turns 35 in May, has been with the Reds since the age of eight and even though he was offered a new deal to extend his contract beyond the summer he has chosen to seek a new challenge.
"This has been the toughest decision of my life and one which both me and my family have agonised over for a good deal of time," he told liverpoolfc.com.
"I am making the announcement now so that the manager and the team are not distracted by stories or speculation about my future.
