James Milner's contract was on the verge of expiring in the coming weeks but this afternoon, Liverpool have announced that he's agreed to an extension at Anfield. The 36 year-old has signed for a further year, keeping him on Merseyside for an eighth consecutive season.
Jurgen Klopp was integral to the offer. The Reds boss values what Milner provides in the dressing room and on the training ground, once stating: “I have told him, I can tell the whole world, nothing we have achieved in the last few years would have happened without James Milner, it's as easy as that."
In addition to his character behind the scenes, his drive and his desire to set standards, the Englishman has proved to be a useful tactical tool for Klopp to utilise. Across his career, he's played virtually every position on the pitch for different clubs, and that adaptability makes his coach's job a lot easier.
