Alan Curtis admits the time is right to call time on his coaching career at Swansea City but will take up a new role as honorary club president.

The Swans legend, who turned 65 on Tuesday, will call it quits at the end of this season having been an assistant coach under Graham Potter since last summer.

“After over 40 years serving the club, I felt this was the right time to step back from day-to-day involvement,” said Curtis who had three spells as caretaker-manager.

“After considering this for some time, the end of the season was the correct time for me to finish my coaching career.

“I am now looking forward to seeing how this young team progresses under Graham while serving my new role as honorary club president.”

Curtin was born in the Rhondda but was on Swansea’s books as a teenager.

He played for the Swans in all four divisions, scoring 110 goalsd in more than 400 games for the club.

Curtis ended his professional career at the Vetch Field having also played for Leeds United, Southampton, Stoke City and Cardiff City as well as winning 35 caps for Wales.

As well as his three spells as caretaker-manager, Curtis also worked as Swansea’s community officer, youth coach, head of youth development, first-team coach, assistant manager and loan player manager.