Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says Steven Gerrard 'can come' to St. Mary's

It's been less than 24 hours since Liverpool confirmed that Steven Gerrard will leave the club at the end of the season, but the former England captain has already received a formal invitation to join another Premier League side.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Southampton manager Ronald Koeman indicated that he would welcome Gerrard at St. Mary's Stadium once the 34-year-old midfielder is done at Anfield, insisting that there's always room for him at the club.

"It is maybe a little bit strange to see Steven Gerrard out of the club Liverpool, and if he likes to continue, he can come (here)," Koeman said, according to Sky Sports. "I am serious – if he likes to continue football in England, he can come."

Koeman added: "For Steven Gerrard, you have always a position for him. He is a fantastic football player, really at the top level in the midfield position and the captain of the club, with an impressive football career."

Unfortunately for those who would love to see such a move, Gerrard has already stated that he "won't play a competing club," an announcement that falls in line with reports linking him to Major League Soccer.