Steven Gerrard explained his refusal to return to Rangers.

Gerrard explained why he refused to return to Rangers

Steven Gerrard shared his decision not to return to Rangers, despite his heart being '100 percent there'. The Liverpool legend, 45, managed the Ibrox team from 2018 to 2021, during which time he secured the club's only championship in the last 14 seasons.Gerrard left the team in November 2021 when he moved to Aston Villa.

“I will always be grateful to Rangers and their fans, but it was the right time for me at Aston Villa,”

Gerrard noted.Steven Gerrard expressed his gratitude for the time spent at Rangers, but now he is focused on his development at Aston Villa. This indicates that while the emotional connection with his former team remains, in his professional life he chooses new challenges and opportunities.