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Former Premier League winner and England star, Adam Lallana announces retirement from football at 37

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Former Liverpool and England star, Adam Lallana, has announced his retirement from football after a 19-year career.

 

Lallana has called time on a playing career that saw him make over 300 appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool, Southampton, and Brighton and Hove Albion.

 

Lallana made his debut for Southampton as an 18-year-old in 2006, having joined the club at age 12.

 

League One to the Premier League, before earning a £25million move to Anfield in 2014.

 

That summer, he was included in England’s World Cup squad for the tournament in Brazil.

 

The midfielder spent six years under Jurgen Klopp, lifting the Champions League and Premier League titles, before moving to Brighton.

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He returned to St Mary’s last season and played 14 times in the league as well as taking temporary charge alongside Simon Rusk following the dismissal of Ivan Juric in April.

 

Lallana announced his retirement in an emotional social media post.

He wrote:

 

‘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.

‘It’s crazy to think this all began in the last millennium, when I signed for the academy in 1999. Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I’ve been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share.

‘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.

‘I’m proud of the playing career I’ve had and have no regrets about any of it. I embrace all the highs and all the lows as they’ve shaped me into who I am.

‘To everyone who made the journey so special, the staff at each club and organisation, the managers and coaches, my teammates, and of course the supporters — thank you.

‘But most of all, to my own team… my family. My wife Emily, our amazing sons, my mum, dad and sister, thank you for putting up with me and being in my corner through it all.

‘I’m excited for whatever the future brings.

‘Adam.’

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