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Bruce Arena has confirmed that Steven Gerrard will join the LA Galaxy in July.

“Steven Gerrard arrives in July and by then we will certainly have a plan available,” said Arena, who has led the club to three Major League Soccer titles in four years. “He’s a player of quality. I’m not concerned about how he’s going to fit in. We have a club now with a proven history of success. All those things go hand in hand in making LA Galaxy a very attractive team for players such as Steven Gerrard.”

Gerrard, who is understood to have agreed an 18-month deal involving a basic salary of £4 million per year, plus image rights, told the paper: “The time’s right for myself and my family for the change, for the fresh challenge.

“I want to finish my career very strong. I want to add some more medals and trophies to my collection. So I think it’s a match made in heaven, really. One of the reasons why I chose the LA Galaxy was because of the success they’ve had recently. But also the plans for more success in the future.”

Via The Guardian