James Milner has signed a one-year contract extension at Liverpool after rejecting offers from Aston Villa, Newcastle and a number of MLS clubs.
Milner initially arrived at Liverpool on a free transfer from Manchester City in 2015, and has since made 289 appearances for the club in all competitions.
39 of those came in 2021-22 as the versatile midfielder helped the Reds win FA Cup and League Cup honours, but he was set to become a free agent on June 30.
Liverpool have now confirmed that Milner has renewed his contract with the club for one more season.
We are delighted to announce that @JamesMilner has signed a new contract extension with the Reds 🙌🔴 pic.twitter.com/uaSHd0W4nJ
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 6, 2022
The 36-year-old has accepted a reduced wage packet in order to prolong his Anfield career, during which he has also picked up his third Premier League title and a Champions League winners’ medal.
Villa and Newcastle had expressed an interest in signing Milner on a free transfer but he has rejected both of his former clubs.
The England international has also passed up the chance to take on a new challenge in the United States, with Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp getting his wish after pushing for the club to retain his services.
