Roberto De Zerbi believes Adam Lallana has another Premier League season left in his legs.

But both the Albion head coach and chairman Tony Bloom have praised his contribution to the club.

Lallana is moving on at the end of the season.

De Zerbi said: “We are losing a great man and a great player.

“It has been his decision and we have to respect that.

“He has been a key player for me in my time here.

“At the beginning, Adam Lallana, Adam Webster, Pascal Gross, they followed me from the first day, and he will be a big loss for us.

“He is very smart, he loves football, he loves playing football.

“He understands the game as a player and as a coach, but I think he could play another season in the Premier League for sure.”

In the announcement of Lallana’s impending departure, Bloom highlighted his part in raising “standards and expectations in the dressing room and across the club”.

He added: “Fans, and the media in particular, got to see – and more importantly hear this during those lockdown matches – when Adam was so vocal on the pitch in demonstrating his leadership qualities.”

“He has been a great servant to this club and a big factor in our recent progress – not least in qualifying for European competition for the first time in the club’s history.

“On behalf of all Albion fans I would like to thank Adam for his time here and wish him well in the next stage of his career.”