Gerrard will leave LA Galaxy when their season ends and manager Jurgen Klopp has paved the way for the former captain to rejoin the club he served with such distinction when he is ready. The midfielder has not announced his retirement from playing as yet, while the exact role with Liverpool is still being discussed, but Gerrard has previously worked at academy level when starting his UEFA badges.

GETTY Steven Gerrard is in talks with Liverpool over a return to the club

GETTY Steven Gerrard will leave LA Galaxy at the end of his contract

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“Steven Gerrard – and this will be a really big surprise – is always so welcome at Liverpool,” said Klopp. “Everything we will talk to each other about will stay in these talks. That is how I know Stevie and that is how I am.

GETTY Steven Gerrard won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005