Sturridge is due to leave Liverpool when his contract expires this month
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The England forward made 27 appearances this season despite falling down Jurgen Klopp's pecking order and was on the bench for Saturday's Champions League final victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.
The exit door is now opened for the once important striker under Bredan Rodgers' Liverpool side in 2014.
And the 29-year-old has posted a message on Facebook in tribute to Liverpool's supporters, teammates and staffs.
"What can I say... It's been one hell of a ride at this beautiful club," Sturridge said.
"We were together for seven seasons and took a lil break in between. We had a lot of high and lows together but through it all remained together knowing that one day we’d have to break up. That time is now...
"I wanna say to the fans I love y’all. You made me feel so welcome and embraced me with open arms. The Sturridge dance became famous at Anfield and I’ll never forget the first time I did it in front of the Kop.
"To my team-mates old and new, thank you for the memories - the banter was unreal. You all played a part in making me the man I am today. This isn’t a goodbye cause Lord knows we’ll stay in touch no matter where I am so speak soon.
"To the current group of players just letting you know that Sturr crazy sauces will still be available next season so don’t stress yourselves out the lucky sauce will be back.
"To the coaching staff thank you for everything pushing me to my limits in every aspect to become the best I can be - that goes for both old and new. Special shoutout to the managers Jurgen and Brendan for guiding my steps and helping me be the best I can be."
Daniel Sturridge was given a glowing reference from Jurgen Klopp when his imminent exit was made public on Tuesday evening.