Steven Gerrard living Hollywood lifestyle as former Liverpool midfielder rubs shoulders with One Direction star Niall Horan ahead of LA Galaxy debut

  • Steven Gerrard is in line to make his LA Galaxy debut at the weekend 
  • Former Liverpool star moved to Los Angeles less than two weeks ago  
  • Gerrard pictured alongside One Direction star Niall Horran on Wednesday

Steven Gerrard has slipped seamlessly into the Hollywood lifestyle despite only making the move Stateside less than two weeks ago.

The former Liverpool midfielder became officially eligible to play for new club LA Galaxy on Wednesday after leaving his boyhood club 17 years after making his first team debut in 1998.

The 35-year-old, who is set to make his debut for the Major League Soccer club as early as this weekend, has already been rubbing shoulders with celebrities at the top of the A-list.

Steven Gerrard poses with One Direction singer Niall Horran at his new home in Los Angeles

Steven Gerrard poses with One Direction singer Niall Horran at his new home in Los Angeles

Steven Gerrard was presented as an LA Galaxy player on Tuesday, but he was pictured at an empty stadium 

Steven Gerrard was presented as an LA Galaxy player on Tuesday, but he was pictured at an empty stadium 

Gerrard was presented to the press for the first time as he spoke about joining Los Angeles Galaxy

Gerrard was presented to the press for the first time as he spoke about joining Los Angeles Galaxy

Gerrard was asked questions by the media, speaking of his desire to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham

Gerrard was asked questions by the media, speaking of his desire to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham

Gerrard poses with his No 8 LA Galaxy shirt following a press conference at StubHub Center in Los Angeles

Gerrard poses with his No 8 LA Galaxy shirt following a press conference at StubHub Center in Los Angeles

Gerrard is likely to line up for his new side during their International Champions Cup friendly against Club America, but before that he took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a picture alongside One Direction star Niall Horan.

'Great to catch up with this fella today. Thanks for popping in to see the girls mate,' Gerrard, who has three daughters Lilly-Ella, 11, Lexie, 9 and Loudres, 3, worte on the social media site.

Horan, who is one quarter of the famous boy band formed on talent show X-Factor in 2010, wrote on his own official Instagram page: 'Great to see Steven Gerrard, Alex and the girls today! What a great guy he is.'

Horan is well known among football circles and was pictured celebrating with Chelsea players after they claimed the Premier League title last season.

Jose Mourinho even allowed the pop star to train alongside the Chelsea squad at Cobham in 2014 to help his recover after knee surgery.

Chelsea stars John Terry, Didier Drogba and Gary Cahill celebrate title win with Horan in May

Chelsea stars John Terry, Didier Drogba and Gary Cahill celebrate title win with Horan in May

Horan shows off his skills as he trains at Chelsea's Cobham training ground in 2014

Horan shows off his skills as he trains at Chelsea's Cobham training ground in 2014

The One Direction star follows Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho off the training pitch

The One Direction star follows Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho off the training pitch

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