DONE DEAL: Frank welcomes Van den Berg to Brentford from Liverpool

Van den Berg has signed a five-year contract with the Bees and completed his move to London for a transfer fee of £25m.

I’m very pleased that we have managed to sign Sepp,” said head coach Thomas Frank. “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.

“Sepp is a great character, and I am convinced that he will fit in well with the group and help us to push forward.”