Steven Gerrard: I had other options

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he turned down a “couple of nice opportunities” to move to a club in Europe in order to pursue a new challenge with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015 - 01:00

Carl Markham

The 35-year-old midfielder is set to be presented to his new club’s fans at half-time of today’s MLS game against Toronto.

Former England captain Gerrard is looking forward to a fresh start after admitting he wanted a new challenge.

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Courts Soccer Steven Gerrard Liverpool LA Galaxy Place: Europe Person: Steven Gerrard Person: Gerrard Person: Ian Ayre Person: Ayre Event: MLS Event: Premier League Event: Champions League Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: Los Angeles Galaxy Organisation: Toronto Organisation: England

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