Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is braced for a "tough" end of the season ahead of his Anfield exit.
In January, Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy confirmed Gerrard, 34, will be joining the club on an 18-month contract in the summer.
The move will bring to an end the midfielder's 26-year association with Liverpool, and Gerrard has spoken about his feelings as he prepares for the final three matches of the campaign.
"I've got mixed emotions about it right now," he said in the Liverpool Echo.
"It's exciting to know I will be trying something different, playing in another league and getting to see a lot of a great country like America.
"At the same time, I'm emotional and I know these final few weeks will be tough. It's going to be difficult to let go.
"My relationship with Liverpool doesn't end though. I'm hoping I'll return to the club in some capacity one day.
"If that's not to be, then I'll always come back as a supporter.
"I just don't know what is going to happen after my last game at Anfield against Crystal Palace. All I know is it will be a hugely emotional day for me when my Liverpool career comes to an end after so long."
He added: "I didn't feel I'd enjoy it as much at Liverpool if I became a squad player or a bit-part player,
"I still have the same attitude and hunger that I've always had. I want to play games from the start and win.
"I still want to challenge for honours. All of that combined means LA Galaxy is the ideal place for the next part of my career."