James Milner Eyes Prestigious Premier League Record; Signs One Year Extension With Brighton
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Milner has signed a one-year extension with Brighton & Hove Albion, as the 39-year-old aims to surpass Gareth Barry's record of 653 Premier League appearances.
James Milner has signed a one-year contract extension with Brighton & Hove Albion, as announced by the south-coast club on Friday, as the 39-year-old aims to clinch the record for all-time Premier League appearances.
Milner, who debuted in the Premier League at 16 for Leeds United in 2002, was limited to just four league appearances in the 2024-25 season due to an injury in August, bringing his total to 638 Premier League games.
With his 40th birthday approaching in January, Milner now has the opportunity to surpass Gareth Barry's record of 653 Premier League appearances.
James Milner has signed a one-year contract extension at Brighton ✍️Here is a reminder of where he stands in the all-time appearances table 👀 pic.twitter.com/vYmLjUIadL
— Premier League (@premierleague) June 13, 2025
Head coach Fabian Huerzeler expressed his satisfaction, saying, 'I'm really pleased we will have James with us again this season."
'Last season, he wasn't able to help the team on the pitch as much as he would have liked, but his experience around the squad is invaluable, particularly for the younger players.
'He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team. I'm looking forward to working with him again."
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June 13, 2025, 21:52 IST
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