Adam Lallana announces retirement

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Former midfielder has retired from professional football.

2025-06-25T10:00+01:00

Adam Lallana spent four years with Albion. 📷 by Paul Hazlewood.

Adam Lallana has called time on his playing career, hailing his time with Albion as ‘some of the happiest years’ of his life.

Adam spent four years at the Amex from 2020-24, making 104 appearances.

Having joined us from Liverpool, Adam was a key member of the men’s first team on and off the pitch. During his time here, he was a part of the squad that saw us record our highest ever league position of sixth, seeing us qualify for European competition for the first time.

Adam Lallana made 104 appearances for Albion. 📷 by Simon Roe.

Posting on Instagram, the 37-year-old said:

“As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride.

“I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I’ve been given and the support I’ve received along the way.

“You owe so much to so many on a journey like this — it’s impossible to name everyone, but to all those please know how grateful I am. I couldn’t have done it without you.

“It’s crazy to think this all began in the last millennium, when I signed for the academy in 1999.

“Since making my professional debut in 2006, I realise I’ve been blessed to live the dream that millions of people share.

“Southampton… the place where it all started, and fittingly where it ends. It’s the club I ultimately owe everything to.

“Liverpool… the chance to represent one of the greatest clubs in the world and win some of the biggest prizes in the game.

Adam Lallana scored four goals during his time with Albion. 📷 by Paul Hazlewood.

“Brighton… home to some of the happiest years of my life, at a club deeply connected to its community and run in such a smart, modern way.

“And England… every single cap meant the world to me. Representing my country was the greatest honour.

“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.

“To everyone who made the journey so special, the staff at each club and organisation, the managers and coaches, my teammates, and of course the supporters — thank you.

“But most of all, to my own team… my family. My wife Emily, our amazing sons, my mum, dad and sister, thank you for putting up with me and being in my corner through it all.

“I’m excited for whatever the future brings.”