SAINTS midfielder Adam Lallana has called time on his playing career at 37 years old after 305 appearances in the Premier League.
In a statement on social media, Lallana said Saints is "the club I ultimately owe everything to," after making his professional debut in 2006.
The former England Player of the Year is regarded as one of Southampton's best-ever academy starlets and could remain at the club as staff.
In this gallery are more than 100 of the best pictures we could find illustrating and celebrating Lallana's inspiring St Mary's career.
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