At 39 years old, Milner has already played a significant number of games in the Premier League, with a total of 638 matches under his belt. He is just 16 games away from breaking Gareth Barry's record for the most appearances in the Premier League.

Unfortunately, Milner's last season was cut short due to an injury he sustained during a match against Arsenal in August 2024. He managed to play only four league games for Brighton that season.

Despite his limited playing time, Fabian Hurzeler, a teammate of Milner's at Brighton, praised his experience and leadership. "I'm really pleased we will have James with us again this season," Hurzeler said. "He's a great guy to have in our environment, who is always there for me and the team."

With his new contract in place, Milner is set to continue playing an important role at Brighton, and his experience will undoubtedly be valuable to the team and its younger players.

Milner's dedication and commitment to the team have earned him a special place in the squad, and his presence will be an asset to Brighton as they face new challenges in the upcoming season.

As Milner prepares to begin another season with Brighton, fans and teammates alike are looking forward to seeing him in action and benefiting from his wealth of experience.