The Daily Echo says Le Tissier has joined the board in an advisory role.
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The former Saints captain will advise on issues that the football department is exploring.
Saints football chief Johanne Spors will use Le Tissier as a sounding board, with his return coming in time for this summer's transfer market.
Le Tissier scored 209 goals in 462 appearances for Southampton between 1986 and 2002.