James Milner is becoming a member of Brighton on a free switch after his departure from Liverpool.
The versatile 37-year-old midfielder signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the choice for an additional 12 months.
Milner will be part of Brighton as soon as his contract with Liverpool expires on June 30, including expertise to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad forward of the membership’s first European marketing campaign. Brighton will play within the Europa League subsequent season after a sixth-place end within the Premier League.
“He’s an excellent addition for us,” De Zerbi mentioned, “and I’m sure he will help to bring us to an even higher level.”
Milner, who made 61 worldwide appearances for England from 2009-16, started his profession with Leeds and has additionally performed for Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester City.
He received the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup throughout eight years at Anfield.
Milner is third within the listing of all-time Premier League appearances with 619, behind Gareth Barry (652) and Ryan Giggs (632).
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