Fulham sign Burnley midfielder Berge for £25m

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Fulham have completed the signing of Burnley midfielder Sander Berge for £25 million.

The Norway international has agreed to a five-year contract at Craven Cottage, with an option to extend by an additional year. The deal comprises an initial £20 million payment, plus up to £5 million in add-ons.

Berge, 26, joined Burnley from Sheffield United in 2023 and was named the Clarets’ player of the year despite the team’s relegation to the Championship.

“It feels fantastic,” said Berge.

“It’s been a little bit back and forth the last few weeks, but I’m finally sitting here in the shirt in this beautiful stadium, knowing that my future is here, which feels great.”

Berge becomes Fulham’s fourth signing of the transfer window, joining Emile Smith Rowe, Jorge Cuenca, and Ryan Sessegnon.

The midfielder, who featured 37 times for Burnley last season, has not been included in the Clarets’ squad for their Championship games this term.

With 46 caps for Norway, Berge is set to make an impact at Craven Cottage.

Fulham’s next fixture is against Leicester City on August 24, marking their first home match of the Premier League season.