Leeds United academy graduate gets chance to make Premier League history 22 years after Whites debut
Over twenty years after making his Leeds United debut, James Milner is still going strong.
James Milner has extended his contract with Brighton for one additional year, which might allow him to become the Premier League’s all-time record appearance maker next season.
Milner, who originally arrived with Brighton on a free transfer from Liverpool last summer, joined fellow England international Danny Welbeck in agreeing to a new one-year deal. The adaptable midfield player will now use the off-season to get ready for his amazing 23rd Premier League season.
After securing the new contract, Milner expressed his excitement for the next season on the Brighton club website, saying, “I am as driven as I’ve ever been.” “I have personally had a disappointing second half due to a few injuries, but I will be ready for the start of next season,” the player said. “I really enjoyed the first half of this season as the club played in Europe for the first time.”
Over twenty years later, Milner has developed into a flexible midfield veteran after starting as an explosive young winger and making an astounding 634 Premier League appearances. He surpassed former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs (632) to take second place and is now aiming for Gareth Barry’s record of 653.
since one of the greatest players to have emerged from Leeds’ academy in recent memory, Milner would have accomplished a great deal, since he has enjoyed success all around the nation since leaving West Yorkshire as part of the 2004 post-relegation fire sale.
Milner won the FA Cup and League Cup at the Etihad in addition to the two league titles he had previously won at Manchester City in 2012 and 2014. The Whites academy alumnus played for Aston Villa and Newcastle United before those stints.
