Bayer Leverkusen have accomplished the signing of Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken, with the Bees saying Caoimhín Kelleher as his alternative.
Flekken strikes to Leverkusen in a deal believed to be price £11million, the Netherlands worldwide signing a contract till June 2028. Kelleher, in the meantime, joins Brentford from Liverpool on a five-year take care of an choice for an extra 12 months. Brentford are reported to have paid the Premier League champions £18m for the Republic of Eire worldwide.
Previous to his transfer to Brentford in 2023, Flekken had spent his complete membership profession in Germany.
He helped Thomas Frank’s males to a top-half end in 2024-25, however now joins a Leverkusen aspect transitioning to a brand new period below Erik ten Hag.
Two members of their 2023-24 double-winning aspect, Jonathan Tah and Jeremie Frimpong, have left the membership to hitch Bayern Munich and Liverpool respectively. That duo adopted former coach Xabi Alonso out the door as he took over for Carlo Ancelotti at Actual Madrid.
Liverpool are additionally making an attempt to pry Florian Wirtz away from Leverkusen, however Flekken is worked up to be going the opposite approach.
He mentioned of his transfer to Leverkusen: “[This is] the subsequent and particular step in my profession. Many video games towards completely world-class gamers in England have raised the extent of my recreation.
“I’m very joyful to have the ability to dedicate my qualities now to a high German membership with large nationwide and European targets.
“I really like the Bundesliga and I’m clearly additionally trying ahead to taking part in for the Werkself within the Champions League.”
Kelleher made 67 appearances for Liverpool, his aggressive debut for the Reds coming in 2019.
He stored 24 clear sheets in all competitions in his time at Anfield, which noticed him acquire Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, Champions League and UEFA Tremendous Cup winners’ medals.
“I’m more than happy to welcome Caoimhin to Brentford,” director of soccer Phil Giles mentioned.
“We have now scouted him previously and had been conscious that he had a 12 months to go on his contract with Liverpool this summer time.
“When Mark Flekken had the chance to maneuver to Bayer Leverkusen, we instantly thought of Caoimhin as his alternative.
“In addition to being an excellent goalkeeper, I’ve hardly ever met a participant for whom everyone has such optimistic phrases to say about his character and character. I’m due to this fact assured he’ll be a wonderful addition to the squad.”
