Adam Lallana announces retirement from football at 37

Midfielder Adam Lallana has announced his Adam Lallana retirement from football at 37, reflecting on a career with Liverpool, Southampton, and Brighton

The esteemed midfielder stated he feels an “overwhelming sense of pride” as he closes this chapter of his life. Lallana’s playing career spanned over 300 appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool, Southampton and Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Adam Lallana retirement from professional football is now official at the age of 37.

He achieved significant success during his time at Liverpool, joining for £25 million in 2014.

With the Reds, he secured the Premier League title, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup. Notably, Lallana played 15 times during Liverpool’s triumphant 2019–20 title winning campaign.

He concluded his playing career at his boyhood club, Southampton, where he also served as an assistant manager during their final Premier League games last season.

“As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride,” Lallana shared in an Instagram post.

“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.”

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Lallana earned 34 caps for England across his 19-year career.

This included a spot in England’s 2014 World Cup squad and back to back promotions with Southampton from League One to the Premier League.

He added, “Liverpool, the chance to represent one of the greatest clubs in the world and win some of the biggest prizes in the game, and England, every single cap meant the world to me. Representing my country was the greatest honour.”

Lallana has actively pursued a coaching career to follow his playing days.

In addition to his role at St. Mary’s, he served as interim assistant at Brighton in 2022 after Graham Potter’s departure and has also worked with England’s Under 21 side as a coach and mentor.

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“To everyone who made the journey so special, the staff at each club and organization, the managers and coaches, my teammates, and of course the supporters — thank you. I’m excited for whatever the future brings,” Lallana concluded.