Steven Gerrard has accepted a job at Liverpool.

The Daily Star says the former Kop skipper will take on a “wide-ranging" coaching role within the club's academy.

Gerrard has been in discussions talks since retiring as a player in November and will start his new role in February.

The ex-England international will continue to develop his coaching qualifications while in the role under academy director Alex Inglethorpe and after 17 years at Anfield he feels like it is a return “full circle".

“It feels like completing the circle; returning to the place where professionally it all began," said Gerrard.

“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."