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Sports Mole selects tweets from football figures paying tribute to Steven Gerrard's Liverpool career after the midfielder announced plans to leave.

Steven Gerrard has admitted that choosing to end his 25-year career at Liverpool was the "toughest decision" of his life.

The 34-year-old midfielder, who has scored 180 goals for the Reds so far, will shut the door on his Anfield life when the season comes to a close in May.

While Gerrard's next venture remains unclear, the former England captain, who has won 11 trophies including the Champions League, has received widespread praise from former teammates and figures within football.

Here, Sports Mole has selected a number of Twitter tributes paid to Gerrard's Liverpool career.

"Sad day for Lfc & English football with the Gerrard news, I think it's the right decision all things considered."
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher

"Wish Steven Gerrard all the very best for the future. He's been a credit to himself, his country, Liverpool FC and the game of football!"
Former England striker Gary Lineker

My hero. My mate. pic.twitter.com/qFmO53EQvl

— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) January 2, 2015

"Hard for the Steven Gerrard news to sink in. Amazing servant to Liverpool, arguably the best of all time."
Former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen

"It was an honour to get the chance to play alongside Steven Gerrard .. Will always be a legend."
Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey

"Best player ever to play for @LFC !! THANKS for soooo many moments mate!! FRIEND!! CAPTAIN!! LEGEND!!"
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Pepe Reina

"lucky to have played with this guy, so level headed for someone with special talent, evry football fan will miss him."
Crystal Palace defender Martin Kelly

His talent is evident on a weekly basis but I have had the absolute privilege of working with him day in, day out, for almost 8 years. An incredible human; a real leader and a great man, who has always maintained his immaculate work ethic. Steven, I am sure that your next challenge will be successful, as you are one of the biggest and best ever.

A photo posted by Lucas Leiva (@leivalucas) on Jan 1, 2015 at 6:51am PST

"The day we all dreaded for years.LFCs best player of all time in my opinion.Hopefully win a trophy to go out on.ynwa"
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge

"Gerrard #Legend Simple."
Burnley right-back Steven Reid

"I have nothing but admiration for #STEVENGERRARD as a player and a man but really I should resent him,his emergence ended my Lfc career!!"
Former Liverpool defender David Thompson

"An era comes to the end with SG leaving LFC. I think he made the right call. What a career,what a player.Thx for the many wonderful moments."
Former Liverpool and Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann

"Everyone knows how good a player he is, but what I admire the most is the person behind. A true leader! Y.N.W.A."
Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger

To feel the proudest footballer on earth you can either win the most important trophies or play alongside Steve. YNWA pic.twitter.com/qikTwNdMlh

— Álvaro Arbeloa (@aarbeloa17) January 2, 2015

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