Babbel thanks the fans

"I have had a good time here at Liverpool, it's been fantastic. I've enjoyed it so much and won six trophies along the way," he told the official site.

"I'll also never forget the reaction of the supporters after my illness, they were absolutely brilliant towards me.

"In my eyes, this club will always be really special. It's different class. Even last season when I returned to Anfield during my loan spell with Blackburn the whole of the Kop were singing my name and that's something I'll never forget."