Milner extends Brighton deal for another season which will take the veteran midfielder past his 40th birthday.
James Milner contract at Brighton has been extended by another season, bringing the midfielder past his fortieth birthday.
After Milner’s contract with Liverpool expired in the summer of 2023, he joined the Seagulls.
On January 4, 2026, he will age 40. If he hopes to become the oldest outfield player in the Premier League, he will need to continue playing into the next season.
Teddy Sheringham, a former England forward who played for West Ham in the first flight at the age of 40 years and 272 days, holds that record.
Last season, Brighton finished seventh in the Premier League, although Milner made just four appearances in the top tier.
He played for Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Liverpool after starting his career at Leeds United.
Additionally, he represented England at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, earning 61 caps.