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Former England midfielder Adam Lallana has retired from playing at the age of 37.
Lallana, who won 34 caps for his country, returned to Southampton last season after making his name in his first spell there.
He only made five starts as Saints were relegated to the Championship but also worked as a coach, a role he will continue at St Mary’s under new boss Will Still.
Lallana joined Liverpool
Former England midfielder Adam Lallana has returned to his old club Southampton on a one-year deal.
Lallana was a free agent after his contract with Brighton expired at the end of the season.
He has returned to the club for whom he made more than 250 appearances before joining Liverpool in 2014.
The Saints are back in the Premier League after winning promotion via the Championship play-offs last season.
“I’m
Former Southampton player Adam Lallana is closing in on a return to the club after their promotion to the Premier League on Sunday.
Southampton beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley in the Championship play-off final, bouncing back to the Premier League at the first time of asking following their relegation from the top flight a year ago.
Russell Martin’s side have already made their first signing of the summer with
“The journey we’ve been on as a football club was remarkable and I was fortunate to be here this season during a European campaign,” he added.
“I feel like I’ve played quite a lot of football this season, maybe a little bit too much with all the injuries we’ve had, but I’ve loved every minute of it.
“I’ve been speaking to my family throughout the year and the biggest influence