James Milner has seemingly revealed Jurgen Klopp wanted him to stay past this season.
Milner deservedly received a guard of honour from the rest of his team-mates after the full-time whistle
Chants of 'there's only one James Milner' soon after rang out around the stadium
Milner appears to have hinted Klopp would have kept him at the club had he been given the authority to do so.
James Milner
"It would be a shame to stop when you've still got a bit of life in you. Jurgen Klopp is a pretty good manager and the fact he still wanted me here and said I can still do a job is pleasing. I haven't started a load of games this year, but I feel like I have contributed when I have been asked to.
"The club obviously made their decision on that. It's nice I'm in a position where the manager wanted me to stay, but it got to the point where I got to terms [with it]."
Milner continued
"It was a special moment. I've been lucky to have a pretty good time here. It is a special place. I might play here again, who knows."
The trophy Liverpool always wanted was the league title and to leave after eight years and have done that, it's what you hope happens. I think anytime you win a trophy is it special. It's what a club like this demands. The league title was the one we wanted and to deliver that was special.
"I've had an unbelievable time here. I'm content. Happy with the job and the team I've been a part of and the success we've contributed to the club's history. One more game to go, it would be nice to finish with a win. I've been available most of the year, I've contributed and I still feel good. Age is just a number."
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