James Milner
40-Year-Old
Free Agent
Premier
Announces retirement
Milner has announced his retirement from professional football after 24 seasons, bringing an end to a remarkable career that saw him make more Premier League appearances than any other player in the competition's history with 658 outings, Brighton announced.
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Milner made his debut for Leeds United at just 16 years old before going on to represent Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton, winning multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and European honours across a career defined by remarkable durability, professionalism and versatility. Milner joined Brighton in the summer of 2023 and spent three seasons with the Seagulls, contributing to their first European campaign and helping secure qualification for European competition for only the second time in the club's history this season. He also earned 61 caps for England and represented his country at two World Cups and two European Championships across a distinguished international career.
Milner made his debut for Leeds United at just 16 years old before going on to represent Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton, winning multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and European honours across a career defined by remarkable durability, professionalism and versatility. Milner joined Brighton in the summer of 2023 and spent three seasons with the Seagulls, contributing to their first European campaign and helping secure qualification for European competition for only the second time in the club's history this season. He also earned 61 caps for England and represented his country at two World Cups and two European Championships across a distinguished international career.
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Back on bench
Milner (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Wolves.
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Option for Wolves clash
Milner (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's clash against Wolves, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
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Still out, set to train next week
Milner (undisclosed) remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Newcastle but is expected to return to training next week, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus.
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Still not available
Milner (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's clash against Chelsea as he continues his recovery from an undisclosed issue, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per Andy Naylor of The Athletic.
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Remains out, getting close
Milner (undisclosed) remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Tottenham, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus. "He's getting close."
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Could extend Brighton tenure
Milner could sign a new contract with Brighton in the summer, according to The Athletic.
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Brighton are in talks with the 39-year-old veteran English midfielder over a new deal with the club. Even though Milner is way past his prime years, Brighton rate him highly due to his positional versatility but also due to what he brings off the pitch. It wouldn't be surprising if Milner returns to Brighton for one more year before calling it a career.
Brighton are in talks with the 39-year-old veteran English midfielder over a new deal with the club. Even though Milner is way past his prime years, Brighton rate him highly due to his positional versatility but also due to what he brings off the pitch. It wouldn't be surprising if Milner returns to Brighton for one more year before calling it a career.