[…]For the moment, Gerrard will work as a pundit for BT Sport. He has, however, been talking to former colleagues for advice and Alonso revealed the pair had spoken about the way things are done at Bayern Munich.
‘When the time comes, he will be ready but now he has the TV and he is ready for a break,’ said Alonso, after helping Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen at The Allianz Arena.
‘He asked about things. We spoke about his plans. I am sure he would never have played for another English team. He had a chance to try another club but he was really committed, never made the call and that makes his career all the more special, to devote himself to one club.
‘That makes it all the more special. Everything happens for a reason. The farewell he had when he left Liverpool and the farewell he is having now is fully deserved.’
Alonso and Gerrard formed a bond during the five years the Spanish World Cup winner was at Anfield, one that remains. He knew the curtain would fall on Gerrard’s career at some point but his announcement still left a mark.
‘He has left a legacy and the memories we have of Stevie,’ said Alonso. ‘He was not just a normal player. For the club, for the city, he was Liverpool – 100 per cent. It is the end of one period but I’m sure in the future another period will be starting for him.
‘He was an inspiration. On the pitch, he was a legend but he was so humble. The way he behaved with everyone was the way as you want to respect someone. He was a real friend, someone you could rely on, on and off the pitch.‘
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