Brighton officially announced that 39-year-old Milner has agreed to renew his contract with the club for one year.

Since joining Brighton in 2023, Milner has played 24 games for the team. Last season, he was injured in the game against Arsenal in August and only played 4 times. He came back as a substitute in the final game of this season.

Milner's career began at Leeds United in 2001, and he has made 638 Premier League appearances in total, during which he has played for Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool. In the history of the Premier League, only Gareth Barry has made more appearances than Milner with 653 appearances.

■ About Milner's contract extension

Coach Fabian said: "I am very happy that Milner will continue to stay in the team in the new season. Although he was unable to contribute on the field as he wished due to injury last season, his locker room experience, especially for young players, is extremely valuable. He is an indispensable pillar of the team and will always be a solid backing for me and the team. I look forward to working with him again."