August 22nd 2024.
Sander Berge made the decision to leave Burnley and join Fulham for the upcoming season. The 26-year-old midfielder received attention from various clubs despite Burnley's relegation from the Premier League last season. He had impressed in a struggling Burnley side under the guidance of Vincent Kompany and was even named the team's player of the year.
Berge played in almost all of Burnley's Premier League games last season, but was unexpectedly left out of their first two Championship matches this season before his departure. He completed a £35m move to Fulham, a team that caught his interest and excitement. In fact, Fulham was even considered by Manchester United as a potential transfer target for Berge earlier in the summer.
Just two weeks ago, there were talks of a possible offer from Manchester United for Berge, with manager Erik ten Hag looking to strengthen his midfield options before the end of the summer transfer window. However, Berge ultimately chose Fulham and when asked about his decision, he said, "Fulham has always been a team that's excited me."
He continued, "I've played against them in both the Championship and the Premier League, and I've always been impressed by their style of play. The club DNA is to be dominant, aggressive, and play attractive football, which I believe suits me well. Fulham has had recent success and boasts many quality players. It's a club I've always envisioned playing for, so it's a dream come true to be sitting here now in this beautiful stadium, knowing that my future is here."
Berge has signed a five-year contract with Fulham, making him the fourth signing of the summer for the club, following Emile Smith Rowe, Jorge Cuenca, and Ryan Sessegnon. Fulham's owner, Tony Khan, expressed his excitement about Berge's arrival, saying, "I'm thrilled to welcome Sander Berge to Fulham. He brings tremendous experience from playing in the Premier League and at the international level, and we believe he will be a valuable addition to our squad."
Fulham will be looking to bounce back from their 1-0 loss to Manchester United on the opening day of the season as they face Leicester City on Saturday. As for Berge, he is ready to embrace this new chapter in his career, saying, "It's been a bit of a back and forth in the past few weeks, but now I'm finally here, wearing the shirt in this beautiful stadium, and knowing that my future is here. It feels fantastic."
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