Key takeaways: 

• Ex Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers signed James Milner in 2015.
• Vice-captain James Milner has approved a new one-year contract to hold him at Liverpool for the eighth season.

The ex England midfielder, 36, joined Liverpool on a free transfer in 2015 after leaving Manchester City.

He has made 289 appearances for the Reds and has succeeded in six notable titles, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup.

It is understood that Milner has agreed with significantly lowered terms to stay at Anfield.

"I'm pleased to be staying for another year," Milner said.

"I have never taken playing for this team for granted, and I never will."

Milner, who would have been out of the agreement at the end of the month, had proposals from at least one Premier League club and two from foreign but has decided to stay with the Reds on a new contract that runs till the summer of 2023.

The action to retain Milner was forced by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who did not want to lose his power in the team and versatility on the field.

Milner has featured in both full-back roles and his favored midfield role under the German boss.