Sepp van den Berg has formally made his exit from Liverpool after finalising his switch to Brentford after 5 years on Merseyside.
The Dutch defender was concerned closely in pre-season however is now set for a future elsewhere after transferring to Brentford in a deal value an preliminary £20 million with £5 million in add-ons.
Bayer Leverkusen had been within the working so as to add Van den Berg to their dressing room after additionally they agreed a take care of Liverpool alongside the Bees.
However Van den Berg has chosen to stay in England, and he ought to get loads of recreation time at Brentford beneath Thomas Frank, who is thought for giving children loads of alternatives within the first workforce.
In truth, it’s unlikely Van den Berg would have moved had he not been assured an excellent look-in on the Premier League stage.
The 22-year-old efficiently underwent his medical on Wednesday and joins Brentford on a five-year contract; he’s anticipated to obtain a “appreciable wage improve” on the wages he at the moment earns, that are believed to be £10,000 or much less per week.
The centre-back, who made 4 membership appearances, signed for the Reds in 2019 in a deal value £4.4 million; the switch might see Liverpool near £20 million in revenue.
Notably, Van den Berg isn’t the one Liverpool teenager to hitch Brentford this summer time.
The Dutchman now joins Fabio Carvalho in west London. The ex-Pink made his first look for Brentford off the bench of their 2-1 opening-day dwelling win over Crystal Palace.
Carvalho moved down south for an preliminary £22.5 million payment plus £5 million in add-ons earlier this summer time, each offers embody a 17.5 p.c sell-on clause ought to Brentford promote him on for a revenue sooner or later.
Van den Berg will likely be anticipated to be accessible in opposition to Liverpool on Sunday.
All the most effective, Sepp!
