Bayer Leverkusen have accomplished the signing of Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken, with the Bees asserting Caoimhín Kelleher as his substitute.
Flekken strikes to Leverkusen in a deal believed to be value £11million, the Netherlands worldwide signing a contract till June 2028. Kelleher, in the meantime, joins Brentford from Liverpool on a five-year cope with an choice for an additional yr. 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 happy to be going the opposite method.
He stated 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 comfortable to have the ability to dedicate my qualities now to a high German membership with huge nationwide and European targets.
“I really like the Bundesliga and I’m clearly additionally wanting ahead to enjoying for the Werkself within the Champions League.”
Kelleher made 67 appearances for Liverpool, his aggressive debut for the Reds coming in 2019.
He saved 24 clear sheets in all competitions in his time at Anfield, which noticed him accumulate 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 stated.
“We’ve scouted him prior to now and have been conscious that he had a yr to go on his contract with Liverpool this summer season.
“When Mark Flekken had the chance to maneuver to Bayer Leverkusen, we instantly considered Caoimhin as his substitute.
“In addition to being an excellent goalkeeper, I’ve hardly ever met a participant for whom all people has such constructive phrases to say about his character and character. I’m subsequently assured he’ll be a wonderful addition to the squad.”
