Steven Gerrard is leaving LA Galaxy (Picture: Getty)

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard sparked a frenzy after appearing to announce he is ending his spell with MLS side LA Galaxy after just over a year in the US.

Gerrard moved to the American side at the end of the 2014-15 season to end a 27-year association with his boyhood club Liverpool.

Rumours have been circulating that the midfielder is keen on a return to England to begin his coaching career in recent weeks and Gerrard has now accidentally added to those flames with a cryptic post about LA Galaxy.

Gerrard has impressed while in America and thanked the fans for helping him and his family feel at home in the city.




He said: ‘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.

Gerrard joined Galaxy in the summer of 2015 (Picture: Getty)

The die-hard Red could now return to Liverpool in a coaching role (Picture: Getty)

‘This city and this club will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you.’

Liverpool fans were cautiously optimistic that Gerrard’s post paved the way for him to return to Merseyside and perhaps take up a place in Jurgen Klopp’s backroom staff.

The 36-year-old has been working to obtain his coaching badges and has spoken about a desire to return to Liverpool to coach once his playing career is over.

However, the statement was merely a fan appreciation post that is being run by Galaxy.

Gerrard and his Galaxy teammates posted messages thanking supporters as part of the fan appreciation day.

Sorry Liverpool fans…

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