They have extended the contract of veteran midfielder James Milner for one additional year, a move aimed at enabling him to reach 1000 matches in his professional career.

Milner, who is 39 years old, joined Brighton in the summer of 2023 from Liverpool on a free transfer, following a long and distinguished career with the Reds.

The former England international participated in only 4 matches with Brighton last season before a hamstring injury he sustained in August kept him sidelined for a long period.

According to Sky Sports, Milner needs an additional 58 matches to reach 1000 official matches in his career, a milestone that only a limited number of players have achieved in football history.