Steven Davis: My heart was set for return to Rangers

And the midfielder admitted he can’t wait to work under “icon” Steven Gerrard at the Light Blues.

Northern Ireland captain Davis - handed the number 10 jersey - flew into the club’s winter training camp in Tenerife on Monday and trained with his new team-mates.

Davis spent four-and-half years at Rangers after Walter Smith signed him 11 years ago, initially on a loan, from Fulham and he picked up eight major trophies.

The 34-year-old is now back on a six-month loan from Southampton and Davis told Rangers TV: “I’m delighted to be back and looking forward to getting started.

“It’s been a little while in the making but when I found out the club was interested, this is the one that I wanted to happen.

“I found out there was interest a little while back and talks were ongoing between the two clubs to try and come to a conclusion.

“And then, when the decision is made, it all happens very quickly.

“Obviously I’m delighted to get it agreed and I was straight on the flight this morning to get out here. It’s great to be back and I am obviously very familiar with the club.

“I’m sure there will be plenty of faces I recognise as I go along and I’m looking forward to getting back out at Ibrox.”