Overview

• Milner suffered nerve damage during knee surgery in August 2024 that left him unable to lift his foot or toes until December 31
• He made an emotional return as a late substitute in Brighton’s season finale against Tottenham on May 26, marking his first appearance in nine months
• The 39-year-old midfielder is in advanced discussions over a one-year contract extension with Brighton & Hove Albion
• Physiotherapist Sean Duggan and the club’s medical staff played a pivotal role in Milner’s long and challenging rehabilitation
• Milner has set his sights on playing into his forties, expressing confidence that he has at least one more season left at the top level