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Adam Lallana, former England and Liverpool midfielder, retired at 37. He reflected on his career with Liverpool, Southampton, Brighton, and England, expressing gratitude.
Adam Lallana took to Instagram to announce his decision. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Former England and Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from football.
The 37-year-old shared the news on social media, reflecting on his time with Liverpool, Southampton, and Brighton and Hove Albion.
“As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I’ve been given and the support I’ve received along the way. You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it’s impossible to name everyone, but to all those, please know how grateful I am. I couldn’t have done it without you.
“Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends. It’s the club I ultimately owe everything to.
“Liverpool… the chance to represent one of the greatest clubs in the world and win some of the biggest prizes in the game.
“Brighton… home to some of the happiest years of my life, at a club deeply connected to its community and run in such a smart, modern way.
“And England… every single cap meant the world to me. Representing my country was the greatest honour,” posted Lallana on his social media.
Lallana spent six years at Anfield after being signed from Southampton in the summer of 2014.
His debut season with the Reds, under Brendan Rodgers, included 41 appearances and six goals. Lallana’s influence grew significantly with the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager in October 2015.
Although Liverpool were runners-up in both the League Cup and Europa League during Klopp’s first season, Lallana played a key role in securing Champions League qualification in 2016-17, contributing eight goals and seven assists in the league.
Injuries, however, hindered Lallana’s regular participation in subsequent seasons. Nevertheless, he was involved in Liverpool’s consecutive European Cup final appearances in 2018 and 2019.
Lallana was introduced in the first-half of the defeat to Real Madrid in Kyiv, and a year later, he was on the bench as Liverpool lifted the trophy following a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
The 2019-20 season was his memorable swansong at Liverpool. It began with a UEFA Super Cup victory, included a FIFA Club World Cup triumph, and concluded with a Premier League winner’s medal.
After that extended season due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Lallana left Anfield, having made 178 appearances and scored 22 goals for the Reds.
He then joined Brighton & Hove Albion, making 104 appearances and scoring four times before departing in 2024.
Lallana returned to Southampton for what would be his final season as a professional player.
He was also capped 34 times at senior level for England, scoring three goals.
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