Dirk Kuyt has announced that he will make an emotional return to Feyenoord at the end of the season.

The Kop favourite, who made 285 appearances for Liverpool, netting 71 goals, was signed by Rafael Benitez from the Dutch club in 2006.

Kuyt's previous spell with Feyenoord was between 2003 and 2006 when he also captained the side.

Liverpool's former No.18 is currently playing in Turkey for Fenerbahce and will make the move back to his spiritual home at the end of this term.

"I'm coming home after the summer and I can't wait to play again in De Kuip," said Kuyt, who was quoted in De Telegraaf.

"Feyenoord have always been a draw. We talked about a return when I left Liverpool but it didn't happen.

"However, now nothing was standing in our way."