**Dutch Defender Sepp van den Berg Makes Move to Brentford from Liverpool**

**Brentford Signs 22-Year-Old Centre Back in £25m Deal**

Brentford has secured the signing of Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool in a deal worth up to £25 million.

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The 22-year-old centre back has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, following a successful medical on Thursday. Van den Berg joined Liverpool in 2019 from Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle, making four senior appearances for the Anfield outfit.

**Impressive Loan Spell at Mainz**

However, it was his outstanding campaign at Mainz in the Bundesliga that caught the attention of Brentford and other top-flight clubs. The Dutch defender’s impressive performances during his loan spell at Mainz propelled him into the thoughts of several clubs, including Leverkusen, Wolfsburg, Hoffenheim, and PSV Eindhoven.

**Brentford Coach Thomas Frank Praises New Signing**

“I’m very pleased that we have managed to sign Sepp,” head coach Thomas Frank said. “I think this is a great signing for the club and the team. Sepp is a centre-back with a good level and he has the potential to develop even further. He fits our culture and the way we want to play: he is quick, he reads the game well, and is composed on the ball in the build-up and in the decisive defending actions.”

**Van den Berg Follows Fabio Carvalho to Brentford**

Van den Berg becomes the second player to join Brentford from Liverpool this summer, following the signing of 21-year-old attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho. The Bees enjoy a good relationship with Liverpool, which facilitated the transfer.

**Liverpool’s Summer Sale Continues**

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s summer sale may not be over yet. Defender Joe Gomez is still exploring possible opportunities before the window closes, and Nat Phillips could also depart. In terms of potential incoming deals, Liverpool remain in discussions to sign goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia.

**Brentford Closes in on £10.2m Signing of Brazilian Winger**

Brentford is also closing in on the £10.2m signing of Brazilian winger Gustavo Nunes from Gremio. Nunes only made his first-team debut in February, and the deal will include a 20% sell-on for Gremio.

Sepp van den Berg, 22, pictured in pre-season action for Liverpool, has signed for Brentford

Defender Van den Berg (right) impressed during a loan spell at Mainz in Germany last season

Van den Berg follows Fabio Carvalho, left, in joining Brentford from Liverpool this summer