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 price 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 in addition they agreed a cope with 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 underneath Thomas Frank, who is thought for giving kids loads of alternatives within the first staff.
In truth, it’s unlikely Van den Berg would have moved had he not been assured 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 present 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 price £4.4 million; the switch might see Liverpool near £20 million in revenue.
Notably, Van den Berg isn’t the one Liverpool teen to hitch Brentford this summer season.
The Dutchman now joins Fabio Carvalho in west London. The ex-Crimson made his first look for Brentford off the bench of their 2-1 opening-day house win over Crystal Palace.
Carvalho moved down south for an preliminary £22.5 million price plus £5 million in add-ons earlier this summer season, each offers embrace a 17.5 p.c sell-on clause ought to Brentford promote him on for a revenue sooner or later.
Van den Berg can be anticipated to be out there towards Liverpool on Sunday.
All the very best, Sepp!
