"I think things change very quickly in football, and I think when you get to my age, things change very quickly as well. When I look at where I was last year - not being able to lift my foot for six months - to where I am this year, and even where I was maybe six weeks ago where I wasn't playing too many minutes and things weren't going too well, you're frustrated."
"I'm pretty open at this moment in time. Whether I will or whether I won't [continue playing], I'm not sure. We haven't had any conversations, so obviously the club have to be interested as well. I said earlier in the season: 'let's get to February and see where we're at', and I know we're there now, so we'll see what happens."
"At this moment in time, I'm just doing my work every day, and things can change quickly. At this moment in time, I'm very open to it, and hopefully, the last few games have proved that I can still contribute on the field."
James Milner, the Premier League's record appearance maker at 40 years old, has expressed openness to continuing his career at Brighton beyond the current season. However, the midfielder remains undecided about committing to a new deal, with his contract expiring in June. Manager Fabian Hurzeler has indicated hope that Milner will stay for another season. Milner acknowledges that circumstances change rapidly in football, particularly at his age. He reflects on his journey from injury struggles last year to increased playing time recently, noting that positive performances and winning matches make him more inclined to continue. He emphasizes that no formal conversations have occurred yet and that both parties must be interested in extending the arrangement.
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