Liverpool Fans React To The ’embarrassing’ Update Coming Out Of Anfield

Liverpool Fans React To The ’embarrassing’ Update Coming Out Of Anfield. Liverpool fans were outraged after learning that veteran midfielder James Milner has signed a new contract to continue at Anfield. The 36-year-old was an important member of Jurgen Klopp’s team throughout the Reds’ gruelling 63-game season.

Milner, who has made 39 appearances this season, is regarded as a steady and versatile alternative who can fill in anywhere he is required.

While the former England international‘s contract was about to expire at the end of June, Liverpool confirmed that he has signed a fresh one-year agreement after joining on a free transfer from Manchester City in 2015.

We are delighted to announce that @JamesMilner has signed a new contract extension with the Reds 🙌🔴 pic.twitter.com/uaSHd0W4nJ

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 6, 2022

Milner has won every team award since the move, but according to The Athletic, the veteran utility player has taken a “substantial wage cut” to stay at Anfield.

He is said to have rejected significant offers from two more Premier League clubs and one Major League Soccer outfit.

Following the announcement, Liverpool fans flocked to Twitter to criticize the club’s choice to maintain Milner, claiming that the team should be concentrating on younger players. Here are some of the reactions to the news:

Why why why

Stop all this sentimental crap

— SCARFACE (@LFC_LION) June 6, 2022

James Milner got a new contract before Mo salah and sadio mane EMBARRASSING

— SCARFACE (@LFC_LION) June 6, 2022

We’re not a serious club, the extension was solely based on sentiments nothing more. This was the best time to have parted ways.

— Nate (@Virgilvdlfc) June 6, 2022

City signing Haaland and we announcing Milner contract extension. Lol

— Riz Kay (@RiztheScouser) June 6, 2022

Not the news we want

— BODMAN (@BODMAN06257166) June 6, 2022

Milner, who is in his 20th season in the Premier League, has played 289 games for the six-time European champions, the most of any team he has ever served.

“I’m very pleased to be staying for another season. I have never taken playing for this club for granted and I never will. An overriding feeling for me – and a vitally important one in the process – was the belief I can still contribute to the team. The gaffer was clear what he thought and that was a big factor in me extending my contract.” He said speaking to the club’s official website.

“Ultimately it was a decision I made, with the support of my family, on the basis of the quality of people at the club; teammates first and foremost, along with the manager and coaches. Plus the brilliant training ground staff, who are the heartbeat of AXA.

“From the medical room, sports science, the kit department, nutrition, the canteen and office staff. All people who make the team what it is. As long as I can still play my part, that’s not something easy to walk away from.”