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Adam Lallana Retires at 37 After Caretaker Spell at Southampton

He used Instagram to express gratitude to family alongside former clubs, teammates, supporters after concluding a nearly 20-year playing career.

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Overview

  • Lallana began his professional journey at Southampton’s academy in 2006 and featured in 283 games over two spells, helping the club rise from League One to European qualification.
  • He moved to Liverpool in 2014 for a reported £25 million fee, flourishing under Jürgen Klopp and winning the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League title in 2020.
  • After four seasons with Brighton & Hove Albion, Lallana returned to Southampton in summer 2024 and took temporary charge of the first team following Ivan Juric’s dismissal in April 2025.
  • The midfielder earned 34 caps for England, describing every international appearance as “the greatest honour” in his farewell message.
  • In his announcement, Lallana paid tribute to his family as well as former clubs, teammates and supporters while expressing excitement for the next phase of his career.