Steven Gerrard accepts Liverpool FC role – OFFICIAL

Former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is to return to the club in a full-time capacity.

The 36-year-old has accepted a coaching position at the Liverpool Academy and will officially begin working for the club from next month.

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Speaking at his delight of returning ‘home’, Gerrard said: “It feels like completing the circle; returning to the place where professionally it all began. However, this isn’t a decision based on emotion – it’s about what I can offer and contribute to Liverpool.

“I don’t think I need to explain to people what this football club means to me, but when I knew coming back was a serious option I wanted to make sure it was a substantive role and a role in which I could really help the organisation.

“Meeting with Alex Inglethorpe, seeing the work they are currently doing and want to do in the future at Kirkby, it just felt right. The right option at the right time, for all parties involved.

“This gives me a great opportunity to learn and develop as a coach, while at the same time offering my knowledge, ideas and experience to the young players at an important period of their development.”