Former England and Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from professional football at 37, concluding a decorated playing career that included Premier League and Champions League titles.
Lallana, who earned 34 England caps, spent his final season back at Southampton, the club where he began his career. While playing five times, he also embraced a coaching role, which he will continue at St Mary’s under new boss Will Still.
“Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends. It’s the club I ultimately owe everything to,” Lallana stated on social media.
Having come through the Saints’ academy, Lallana made nearly 300 appearances over two spells, helping them achieve back-to-back promotions.
After captaining the side, he moved to Liverpool in 2014, where he enjoyed significant success before a stint at Brighton and his final return to Southampton in 2024.
Lallana expressed immense pride in his career, stating, “I embrace all the highs and all the lows as they’ve shaped me into who I am.” He thanked staff, teammates, and supporters, reserving special gratitude for his family, as he looks forward to his new coaching chapter.
