Brighton release seven players including former England ace but James Milner will remain at the club after signing a new contract

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Brighton will release seven players when their contracts expire at the end of this month.

It is a time of significant change for the Seagulls, with manager Roberto De Zerbi having left the club at the end of the season.

James Milner, however, won't be leaving Brighton after the 38-year-old extended his contract by another year.

Danny Welbeck, who has been at Brighton since 2020, has extended his contract until 2026. 

Brighton finished the season in 11th place in the Premier League. 

Brighton will release seven players when their contracts expire at the end of this month

James Milner will remain at Brighton after signing a one-year contract extension with the club

Former England international Adam Lallana, 36, is the most high-profile player who will be leaving Brighton.

Lallana joined Brighton in 2020 and made over 100 appearances for the club.

Former England international Adam Lallana is amongst the players who will leave Brighton

Steven Alzate, who has been on loan at Standard Liege, will also be leaving the Seagulls

Steven Alzate will also leave after two loan spells at Standard Liege. 

Alzate, who joined Brighton as a youth player, played 51 senior games for the club.

Midfielder Jack Hinchy, who played two first-team games for Brighton, will also leave along with Leigh Kavanagh, Brody Peart, Tommy Reid and Bailey Smith.