Steven Gerrard speaks about his move to the USA: “Hopefully it’s more of a ‘see you soon’ rather than a ‘goodbye'”

Steven Gerrard has finally conducted his first interview following the news he would be leaving Liverpool…

Is he really leaving? Yes. But where is he going? No one knows... Here’s what the man himself had to say:

Gerrard: "It’s been an emotional 24 hours for myself and my family, but there are still 6 months to go. I’ve still got plenty to achieve." — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I think come the summer it will be the right time to move on, try something different & hopefully have the opportunity to return.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I’ll continue to give everything I’ve got, whether I’m starting, coming off the bench or whatever.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I wish I’d met Brendan when I was 24 because I think I’d be sitting here talking about a lot of titles that we’d won together.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “To tell my kids their dad wasn’t going to play for #LFC anymore hit them hard. That’s when the emotion started in the house.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I’ll be here until the end & keep fighting until the final ball. I’d love nothing better than to win a trophy & finish in top 4.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “My teammates know what I think of them. It was nice to see what they think of me. But we’re all men and we’ve got work to do.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “The support I’ve had from the fans, players, staff, media and people who I’ve worked with for a long time has blown me away.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “The important people here are the supporters. I’m lucky enough to play in front of the best ones in the world.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “To be named in the same company as some of the legends and people I look up to is brilliant, especially for my dad and brother.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “It’s been a fantastic relationship with the #LFC fans – so strong. I’m one of the luckiest people in the world to have that.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I’ll only come back and serve the club if I feel as if I can help. I’ll always be a fan, no matter what happens in the future.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I wouldn’t like to come back just to be Steven Gerrard the player and just be around. I’d like to help in whatever capacity.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I’ll be going to play in USA. I’m not over the line with any team yet. I’m close & as soon as I know, I’ll make the announcement.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “I’ll live with the pressure and the responsibility for another six months and try my best to add one or two more trophies.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “Hopefully it’s more of a ‘see you soon’ rather than a ‘goodbye’.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015

Gerrard: “There’s still a bit to go and I’d love nothing better than to walk around at the end of the season with a trophy for the fans.” — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 3, 2015