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A former Liverpool star who served the club for 10 years has sadly had to retire from the beautiful game at just 36 years of age because of a recently diagnosed heart condition. Lucas Leiva was much loved during his time at Anfield where he plied his trade from 2007-2017, before signing for Lazio and subsequently his boyhood club, Gremio. Though he missed the recent glory years under Jurgen Klopp, Leiva was always the most dependable of servants in the Reds midfield. Back in 2017 once his Serie A switch was announced, Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, recounted his admiration for the player both for his attributes on the pitch and his conduct off it.

“He is certainly one of the best people I’ve met through my journey in my career. I’ve got plenty of time for him and he’s got a superb family supporting him.



For me there’s always a place for Lucas Leiva at Liverpool Football Club and he’s always welcome to come back here.