Steven Gerrard has strongly hinted that his LA Galaxy career is over.
The former Liverpool midfielder, who joined the MLS club in July 2015, wrote what looked suspiciously like a farewell message on Instagram on Saturday.
Gerrard wrote: “Living in Los Angeles and playing for the great Galaxy supporters has been a privilege. You have made this place feel like home to me. This city and this club will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you.”
LA Galaxy play their final game of the regular season on Sunday against FC Dallas. They’ve already qualified for the MLS playoffs, and will face a one-game play-in match in midweek to try to advance to the Western Conference semi-finals.
Gerrard has scored five goals in 36 appearances since his move to California, but he has been linked with a return to Liverpool. He returned to train with Jürgen Klopp’s side last November before being spotted at Liverpool’s Melwood training ground last week.
After Liverpool’s 2-1 win over West Brom on Saturday, Klopp said Gerrard was “always so welcome” at the club.
“He is always so welcome at Liverpool FC. Absolutely no problem,” Klopp said. “Nobody should be worried that there’s no space for Steven Gerrard, everything will be fine, 100%.”
In May, during a Q&A with Galaxy fans, Gerrard admitted he wished to return to Liverpool “sooner rather than later”.
He said: “I will be going home at some point. I don’t want to start any unnecessary rumours. I’m really happy where I am at the moment. But I’m sure somewhere down the line I will represent Liverpool football club.”
