Steven Gerrard addresses Liverpool exit timing and 'sacrifice' he would have made for Jürgen Klopp

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Now, Gerrard himself has admitted to the single biggest regret of his playing career and it centre's around the gamble he wishes he had taken.Gerrard brought down the curtain on his iconic 17-year Liverpool first-team career in the summer of 2015, making a move across the Atlantic to join MLS side LA Galaxy. Speaking to an audience in Singapore on behalf of TNT Sports, the 46-year-old former skipper opened up on the contract decision that kept him from playing under the German manager who eventually led us back to the summit of European and English football.“I would, I would sacrifice a lot of things, professionally and personally, to have the opportunity to play for Jurgen Klopp.” Steven Gerrard’s 17th and final campaign at Anfield was a transition year for both player and club.

Despite managing a reduced physical load, Gerrard finished as Liverpool's top scorer in all competitions.Key Highlights & Key MomentsTop Goalscorer: Gerrard scored 13 goals across all competitions, leading Liverpool's scoring charts ahead of Raheem Sterling (11 goals).Champions League Return: Scored a late winning penalty against Ludogorets Razgrad and a signature free-kick against FC Basel in the group stage.Red Card vs Manchester United: Came off the bench at half-time against rivals Manchester United at Anfield in March 2015 and received a red card just 38 seconds later.Anfield Farewell: Made his final appearance at Anfield on May 16, 2015, in a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, receiving a guard of honour from both sets of players.Final Goal: Scored his 186th and final goal for Liverpool in his last official match, a 6-1 defeat to Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on May 24, 2015.Gerrard explained how his final contract discussions at the club played out, revealing that Liverpool offered him an extension, but honest internal chats about his changing role convinced him to walk away.“I was offered a year contract at the back end of my Liverpool career to stay for one more year,” Gerrard said. However, the legendary midfielder admits he would have gladly accepted a reduced role on the pitch had he known who was right around the corner.“But if I would have known Jurgen was definitely going to come, I didn't know at that time when I made the decision,” Gerrard continued.

“If I knew Jurgen was going to come, I would have gambled and stayed and tried to impress Jurgen and maybe have that opportunity at the back end of my career. In hindsight, I would have stayed and took the gamble.”For those of us who watched Gerrard carry entire teams on his back for over a decade, hearing him speak so candidly cuts deep.