Brighton and Hove Albion have completed the signing of Adam Lallana from Liverpool on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old signed a three-year contract with the Seagulls after his deal expired with the Premier League champions.
Lallana made 196 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, scoring 30 goals and providing 28 assists after arriving from Southampton in 2014 for £25m.
The midfielder also has 34 senior caps for England, appearing in both the 2014 World Cup and 2016 European Championships.
Lallana had offers from multiple other clubs with Leicester, Everton and Burnley all reportedly interested before he decided to sign for Brighton.
😁 It’s official!
✍️ Albion are delighted to announce the signing of Adam Lallana on a three-year contract!#BHAFC 🔵⚪️— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) July 27, 2020
“Adam is a really exciting signing for us, someone I am sure the supporters will be really looking forward to seeing play as and when things are able to begin to return to normal,” Brighton head coach Graham Potter said.
“There is no doubting Adam’s quality, and if you look at his footballing CV his ability is clear for everyone to see.
“The honours he won during his time at Liverpool, and the high regard in which he is held at Anfield, only further underline his ability and character."
During his time at Liverpool, Lallana won the Champions League, the Premier League, the European Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Lallana was a popular figure at Anfield and penned an emotional letter to say goodbye.
"Nothing but love and appreciation for the last six years. Thanks to the amazing people who made this place feel like home," he wrote.
He also gave a special mention to Brendan Rodgers, Jurgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson.
"I am so grateful to have been part of this special place. And now on to the next adventure," Lallana wrote.
The midfielder will join a Brighton team that finished in 15th place in the table this season.
“To have both his experience and quality out on the pitch will be a great addition for us, and I know he will be an excellent role model for our younger players in the squad," Potter said.
“I am really looking forward to working with him when we return for pre-season training in a few weeks.”
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