Southampton FC announced today the official retirement of their former player Adam Lallana from football, ending a professional career that spanned nearly 20 years.

Lallana's decision to retire came after the conclusion of his contract with Southampton at the end of the 2024/2025 season, having represented the team in two periods, the first since the start of his professional career in 2006, and the latter at the end of his football journey.

Throughout his career, the 37-year-old Lallana played for Liverpool and Brighton, and he participated in 34 international matches for the England national team, being part of the Three Lions squad in several major tournaments.

The player shared an emotional farewell message on his Instagram account, expressing his gratitude to everyone who helped and supported him throughout his journey, affirming his pride and appreciation for all that he has achieved.

It is worth mentioning that Lallana was one of the standout English talents of his generation, contributing to Liverpool's success in winning several domestic and continental titles from 2014 to 2020, before moving to Brighton and then returning to Southampton to conclude his career.