Milner signs contract extension at Brighton
James Milner will continue playing until his 40s after signing a one-year contract extension with Brighton and Hove Albion.
Milner, who is the Premier League's second-highest appearance maker of all-time with 638, will play in his 24th season in the top-flight, more than any other player.
He is just 16 outings away from breaking the Premier League record for appearances made, an accolade currently held by former team-mate Gareth Barry, who played 653 times.
The former England international has been with the Seagulls since joining them after his contract with Liverpool ran out in the summer of 2023.
He managed just four appearances in the 2024-2025 campaign after struggling with a thigh problem, but featured in Brighton's 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on the final day.
Milner turns 40 on 4 January 2026 and will have to play into the next season if he wants to stand a chance of becoming the Premier League's oldest outfield player.
That record is held by former England forward Teddy Sheringham, who played in the top flight for West Ham United when he was 40 years and 272 days old.
