Steven Gerrard smiles as he holds his new
LA Galaxy shirt in front of the Hollywood sign
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard looked every inch the star attraction as he posed with his new LA Galaxy shirt in front of the Hollywood sign on Friday.
The Reds legend left Merseyside at the end of last season, having spending his entire career at Anfield, in order to finish his career in the MLS with reigning champions LA Galaxy.
The US club released a first official picture of the 35-year-old posing with his famed No 8 shirt, accompanied by the caption: 'Welcome to Los Angeles, Steven Gerrard! #GR8NESS'.
The former England captain was recently
pictured holding Lew Wasserman's Oscar in LA
The midfielder is set to be presented to his new club's fans during half-time of Saturday's game against Toronto.
He will then publicly don Galaxy kit for the first time in an open training session on Tuesday ahead of a press conference, with his debut pencilled in for July 17 at home to San Jose Earthquakes.
'But I wanted a completely fresh challenge, to come out of my comfort zone, live away from home and get a different life experience and choose a place where my family can enjoy themselves and settle.
'When I retire from football in a few years time I want to say I did try something different and didn't stay in the same place - although I loved every minute of it.'
Gerrard has had to counter accusations he will have an easy life in MLS having played so long in the Premier League, but he is determined not to allow his personal standards to slip.
'I've been working really hard alone to make sure my physical condition is still good and to make sure I still have my strength because when I turn up at Los Angeles I want to be ready to go,' he said.
The 35-year-old insists he has not come to the Galaxy
for an 'easy life' and wants to win titles
'I don't want any excuses that I need weeks or a month to get fitness, I'm trying to keep that level so I'm in good condition when I arrive.
'I like to give 100 per cent, work as hard as I can, I don't like losing, so I'll do everything I can to try to win football matches.
'I'm a team player, I'm no individual, I never think about myself - it's all about the team and what I can bring to the team to help us win.'
Watch: Steven Gerrard's LA Galaxy jersey revealed
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