KENNY DALGLISH returned to Anfield at the weekend and admitted he felt "lucky" to be returning to his spiritual home.
The Anfield legend has taken up a senior role at the club Academy and will also act as a club ambassador, working with the commercial side of the business. He will work with the commercial side of the business around the world.
But the weekend confirmation will delight Liverpool supporters. And the former Liverpool player and manager was equally overjoyed.
He said: "I spoke to Rafa a few months ago and things have progressed from there.
"Now that it has come to fruition I am very excited, but also a bit nervous.
"For the boss to put his trust in me is a great compliment and I am coming back as a very lucky person. When you leave a club you don’t often have a chance to return, so I am fortunate for being given such a fantastic opportunity.
"Rafa has made a very brave decision to revamp the Academy. There are lots of positive things happening here and there is a real feel-good factor around the place. It’s fantastic for me to be a part of that.
"People who come to the Academy should be delighted that Rafa is taking such an interest in the development of the young players.
"Everyone knows the most important team at the club is the first team and hopefully we can start producing players to challenge for a place in Rafa’s plans. It won’t happen overnight but I’m looking forward to working with Frank McParland and the rest of the Academy staff to do the best job I can."
Of his with the Liverpool commercial team, he added: "There’s a lot of work to be done and I will do whatever is asked of me. I’m just so pleased to be back."
Liverpool manager Benitez was also delighted to have his successful predecessor back at Anfield. He said: "I am really pleased to have Kenny as a part of the staff. We were looking for someone who has a knowledge and a passion for the club and Kenny is the perfect choice.
"He will help at the Academy with the development of players and will also have an ambassadorial role at the club. If you’re looking for somebody to go around the world on behalf of Liverpool Football Club then I don’t know anybody better than Kenny. When you talk to him about players and football systems it’s clear he has a lot of experience.
