Adam Lallana is ready to take his next challenge in football after officially bidding the players, staff and fans farewell in an open letter ahead of the final game of the season – Newcastle United.

Lallana is out of contract at the end of the season having featured in 15 games so far in the current season and is free to negotiate with any other club and even sign a pre-contract agreement if a possible deal can be reached.

In an emotional send-off event at Melwood, the club honored the 32-year old for his six-year services at Liverpool and wished him the best in his new adventure.

The former Southampton midfielder took to twitter to his Instagram page and penned down an emotional message appreciating his time at Anfield.

Lallana acknowledged Brendan Rodgers for the opportunity at Liverpool and Klopp's trust after the takeover.

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To the Liverpool players, his best friend Jordan Henderson and fans for the backing and not forgetting his family as well.

“Nothing but love and appreciation for the last 6 years.

Thanks to the amazing people who made this place feel like home.

To the supporters for accepting me and making me feel like one of their own.

The staff - the world-class staff - without whom none of what we achieve as players would be possible.

I can’t find the words to do justice for how much they mean to me... they are everything!

To Brendan Rodgers, I will forever be grateful that he gave me the privilege to represent this club.

To Jürgen Klopp, an even better man than he is a football manager.

My teammates, they are my brothers. To share this journey with these boys has made me feel the luckiest fella in the game.

To the Skip, Jordan Henderson... my best friend! No one deserves success more than this guy. It’s meant everything to be at his side while he’s achieved it.

And to my own family, my wife and children, my mum, dad and sister... my own “team”. They made the good times better and the tough times bearable.

I am so grateful to have been part of this special place.

And now on to the next adventure.

With love,

Adam