Brighton will be playing in Europe for the first time after they finished sixth to qualify for the Europa League and the club’s technical director David Weir said the Milner’s big stage knowledge would come in handy.
A message from Milner! 🗣️ @JamesMilner 🎥 pic.twitter.com/P7ED6e3Z8q
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) June 14, 2023
“We are delighted that James has agreed to join us after a hugely successful period at Liverpool. His experience speaks for itself with the amount of games he has played and the trophies he has won throughout a decorated career,” Weir said.
“These games include European competition, which will be of huge value to us as we embark on our first season in Europe.”
We're pleased to confirm that @JamesMilner will join us on a one-year deal with a year’s option when his Liverpool contract expires on 30 June. 😁
🤝 @FirstTouchGames // #BHAFC 🔵⚪️
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) June 14, 2023
Milner is one of the ever-present players in England’s top flight having made his debut with Leeds United in 2002 as a 16-year-old.
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With 619 Premier League appearances, he is third on the all-time appearances list behind Gareth Barry (652) and Ryan Giggs (632).
