Billy Sharp is yet to decide his future as the LA Galaxy forward waits to learn whether he will be staying on next season, according to Darren Witcoop.
The veteran striker was linked with a range of EFL sides up and down the pyramid before opting to move to the MLS following his departure from Sheffield United in the summer.
The 27-year-old has impressed in his time across the pond scoring six goals in 12 games but hasn’t notched since September in a barren spell for the Blades’ legend. His MLS career got off to the perfect start, scoring on his debut against Chicago Fire in the Galaxy’s 3-0 victory. He then scored in three consecutive games against St Louis City, LAFC and a hat-trick against Minnesota. However, with the exception of an assist in the following game he hasn’t registered a goal contribution in five games.
The forward’s contract expires in December with the club holding the option to extend a further year, however, it is unclear whether the club will activate this clause or not.
Should LA Galaxy opt against keeping Sharp, he will make a decision on his future and whether to continue playing, with several sides in England anticipated to be interested. The veteran has 272 career goals in 703 appearances in a career dating back to the 2004/2005 season. Most notably he has scored 129 times for Sheffield United in 377 appearances during his two spells with the club and is considered a legend for the Blades’ faithful.
Writer’s View
Sharp surprised many with the move to LA Galaxy, after being linked to sides across the EFL. However, he has shown he still has a knack for picking up goals despite a slight dry spell over the last few games. He will be free to join any side in January should Galaxy opt not to keep him, with the inevitable speculation around Doncaster Rovers surely set to reemerge. He could opt to call it a day and hang up his boots. If he does, what a superb career he has had.