Brentford have signed defender Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool.
The Reds signed the centre-back from Eredivisie facet Zwolle for £4.4 million in 2019 and made 4 appearances for the membership.
Brentford agreed an upfront charge of £20m for the defender, who has signed a five-year contract, plus £5m in performance-based add-ons.
Moreover, there’s a 17.5% resale clause.
The Bees beat out competitors from German champions Bayer Leverkusen, who finally weren’t able to signal the centre-back.
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank stated on the membership’s official web site: “I’m delighted that we have now been in a position to signal Sepp. I feel this can be a nice signing for the membership and the crew.
“Sepp is a really high-level centre-back who has the potential to develop additional.
“He matches our tradition and the way in which we need to play: he is fast, reads the sport effectively and stays calm in assault and decisive defence.
“Sepp is a superb character and I am positive he’ll slot in effectively with the crew and assist us transfer ahead.”
Brentford have lengthy been all for Van den Berg and the connection between the 2 golf equipment is constructive.
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Fabio Carvalho talks solely to Sky Sports activities about his transfer from Liverpool to Brentford
Frank’s facet have already signed one Liverpool participant on this summer season’s switch window, with Fabio Carvalho becoming a member of for £27.5 million.
Carvalho spent final season on mortgage at Hull Metropolis within the Championship and has attracted curiosity from newly promoted Leicester Metropolis and Southampton.
He signed a five-year deal which additionally consists of an choice to increase his keep in west London for an extra 12 months.
Carvalho on why he left Liverpool
Fabio Carvalho has revealed why he determined to depart Liverpool completely this summer season to hitch Brentford.
“I am not going to simply sit on the bench as a result of what is the level?” he advised sky sports activities again Joined Brentford from Liverpool for £27.5 million.
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Watch each aim Fabio Carvalho scores in opposition to Hull Metropolis within the 2023/24 Sky Wager Championship season
“I need to play soccer and present the world what I am able to and why I practice so exhausting day-after-day. I can not try this by sitting on the bench.”
