Gerrard could quit in 2013

The England international’s contract expires in 2013 and the boyhood Liverpool fan would then be 33-years-old.

“I will be 33 at the end of my contract in 2013 and I don’t know if I will go any further,” Gerrard told France Football.

“If I do retire, then I will know that from the start to the end of my career I only had one club. And I don’t want to think about wearing any other shirt in the future.

“I was close to leaving in the past, maybe twice, most notably in 2005. That year we (Liverpool) were a long way off the Premier League title and Chelsea’s interest turned my head.

“It was a difficult moment for me. However, now when I look back I am very happy that I chose to stay here. It has given me real pride.”