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South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Brentford sign Caoimhin Kelleher as Mark Flekken leaves for Bayer Leverkusen
It is understood the Bees will pay an initial £12.5million for Kelleher, who had only one year left on his contract at Anfield, with the rest due in performance-related instalments. Kelleher made 20 appearances last season – largely in two spells when Alisson Becker was injured – and wanted more first-team football. Caoimhín Kelleher 🤝 2031 — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 3, 2025 The arrival at Anfield of Valencia's Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m move agreed last summer, reduced the Irishman's chances further. Cork-born Kelleher, who has signed a five-year contract, will now look to establish himself as a genuine Premier League number one with Brentford. 'I don't think it was very difficult for me to leave (Liverpool),' Kelleher said on the Brentford website. Caoimhin Kelleher has today completed a permanent transfer to Brentford. Everyone at Liverpool FC thanks Caoimhin for his contribution to the club's recent success and wishes him the best of luck for the future. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 3, 2025 'I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week. 'I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible. 'It was interesting to see their point of view on why they wanted to sign me and how they think they can develop my game. It was impressive and I think the club's a really good fit for me.' Super Mark Flekken in Goal! 🙌🇳🇱 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 3, 2025 Netherlands goalkeeper Flekken made 77 appearances for the Bees following his arrival from Freiburg in May 2023 and missed just one Premier League match last season. Flekken's move to the Bundesliga will see the 31-year-old link up with fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager having taken over following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Brentford's director of football Phil Giles said on the club's website: 'Mark has proven to be a seamless replacement for David Raya, who set an extremely high standard during his years with us. 'We were expecting Mark to be our goalkeeper for many more years. 'However, when Bayer Leverkusen made it known that they wanted to do this transfer, and Mark made it clear that he was interested in moving closer to home and with a possibility of Champions League football, we turned our attention towards how all parties could make this happen. 'Mark has done a great job for us and leaves with our thanks and support.'
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Brentford sign Caoimhin Kelleher as Mark Flekken leaves for Bayer Leverkusen
It is understood the Bees will pay an initial £12.5million for Kelleher, who had only one year left on his contract at Anfield, with the rest due in performance-related instalments. Kelleher made 20 appearances last season – largely in two spells when Alisson Becker was injured – and wanted more first-team football. Caoimhín Kelleher 🤝 2031 — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 3, 2025 The arrival at Anfield of Valencia's Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m move agreed last summer, reduced the Irishman's chances further. Cork-born Kelleher, who has signed a five-year contract, will now look to establish himself as a genuine Premier League number one with Brentford. 'I don't think it was very difficult for me to leave (Liverpool),' Kelleher said on the Brentford website. Caoimhin Kelleher has today completed a permanent transfer to Brentford. Everyone at Liverpool FC thanks Caoimhin for his contribution to the club's recent success and wishes him the best of luck for the future. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 3, 2025 'I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week. 'I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible. 'It was interesting to see their point of view on why they wanted to sign me and how they think they can develop my game. It was impressive and I think the club's a really good fit for me.' Super Mark Flekken in Goal! 🙌🇳🇱 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 3, 2025 Netherlands goalkeeper Flekken made 77 appearances for the Bees following his arrival from Freiburg in May 2023 and missed just one Premier League match last season. Flekken's move to the Bundesliga will see the 31-year-old link up with fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager having taken over following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Brentford's director of football Phil Giles said on the club's website: 'Mark has proven to be a seamless replacement for David Raya, who set an extremely high standard during his years with us. Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken missed just one Premier League match for Brentford last season (Nick Potts/PA) 'We were expecting Mark to be our goalkeeper for many more years. 'However, when Bayer Leverkusen made it known that they wanted to do this transfer, and Mark made it clear that he was interested in moving closer to home and with a possibility of Champions League football, we turned our attention towards how all parties could make this happen. 'Mark has done a great job for us and leaves with our thanks and support.'
Rhyl Journal
3 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Brentford sign Caoimhin Kelleher as Mark Flekken leaves for Bayer Leverkusen
It is understood the Bees will pay an initial £12.5million for Kelleher, who had only one year left on his contract at Anfield, with the rest due in performance-related instalments. Kelleher made 20 appearances last season – largely in two spells when Alisson Becker was injured – and wanted more first-team football. Caoimhín Kelleher 🤝 2031 — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 3, 2025 The arrival at Anfield of Valencia's Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m move agreed last summer, reduced the Irishman's chances further. Cork-born Kelleher, who has signed a five-year contract, will now look to establish himself as a genuine Premier League number one with Brentford. 'I don't think it was very difficult for me to leave (Liverpool),' Kelleher said on the Brentford website. Caoimhin Kelleher has today completed a permanent transfer to Brentford. Everyone at Liverpool FC thanks Caoimhin for his contribution to the club's recent success and wishes him the best of luck for the future. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 3, 2025 'I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week. 'I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible. 'It was interesting to see their point of view on why they wanted to sign me and how they think they can develop my game. It was impressive and I think the club's a really good fit for me.' Super Mark Flekken in Goal! 🙌🇳🇱 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 3, 2025 Netherlands goalkeeper Flekken made 77 appearances for the Bees following his arrival from Freiburg in May 2023 and missed just one Premier League match last season. Flekken's move to the Bundesliga will see the 31-year-old link up with fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager having taken over following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Brentford's director of football Phil Giles said on the club's website: 'Mark has proven to be a seamless replacement for David Raya, who set an extremely high standard during his years with us. 'We were expecting Mark to be our goalkeeper for many more years. 'However, when Bayer Leverkusen made it known that they wanted to do this transfer, and Mark made it clear that he was interested in moving closer to home and with a possibility of Champions League football, we turned our attention towards how all parties could make this happen. 'Mark has done a great job for us and leaves with our thanks and support.'
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Brentford sign Caoimhin Kelleher as Mark Flekken leaves for Bayer Leverkusen
It is understood the Bees will pay an initial £12.5million for Kelleher, who had only one year left on his contract at Anfield, with the rest due in performance-related instalments. Kelleher made 20 appearances last season – largely in two spells when Alisson Becker was injured – and wanted more first-team football. Caoimhín Kelleher 🤝 2031 — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 3, 2025 The arrival at Anfield of Valencia's Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m move agreed last summer, reduced the Irishman's chances further. Cork-born Kelleher, who has signed a five-year contract, will now look to establish himself as a genuine Premier League number one with Brentford. 'I don't think it was very difficult for me to leave (Liverpool),' Kelleher said on the Brentford website. Caoimhin Kelleher has today completed a permanent transfer to Brentford. Everyone at Liverpool FC thanks Caoimhin for his contribution to the club's recent success and wishes him the best of luck for the future. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 3, 2025 'I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week. 'I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible. 'It was interesting to see their point of view on why they wanted to sign me and how they think they can develop my game. It was impressive and I think the club's a really good fit for me.' Super Mark Flekken in Goal! 🙌🇳🇱 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 3, 2025 Netherlands goalkeeper Flekken made 77 appearances for the Bees following his arrival from Freiburg in May 2023 and missed just one Premier League match last season. Flekken's move to the Bundesliga will see the 31-year-old link up with fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager having taken over following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Brentford's director of football Phil Giles said on the club's website: 'Mark has proven to be a seamless replacement for David Raya, who set an extremely high standard during his years with us. 'We were expecting Mark to be our goalkeeper for many more years. 'However, when Bayer Leverkusen made it known that they wanted to do this transfer, and Mark made it clear that he was interested in moving closer to home and with a possibility of Champions League football, we turned our attention towards how all parties could make this happen. 'Mark has done a great job for us and leaves with our thanks and support.'
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Brentford sign Caoimhin Kelleher as Mark Flekken leaves for Bayer Leverkusen
It is understood the Bees will pay an initial £12.5million for Kelleher, who had only one year left on his contract at Anfield, with the rest due in performance-related instalments. Kelleher made 20 appearances last season – largely in two spells when Alisson Becker was injured – and wanted more first-team football. Caoimhín Kelleher 🤝 2031 — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 3, 2025 The arrival at Anfield of Valencia's Georgia international Giorgi Mamardashvili, a £29m move agreed last summer, reduced the Irishman's chances further. Cork-born Kelleher, who has signed a five-year contract, will now look to establish himself as a genuine Premier League number one with Brentford. 'I don't think it was very difficult for me to leave (Liverpool),' Kelleher said on the Brentford website. Caoimhin Kelleher has today completed a permanent transfer to Brentford. Everyone at Liverpool FC thanks Caoimhin for his contribution to the club's recent success and wishes him the best of luck for the future. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 3, 2025 'I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week. 'I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible. 'It was interesting to see their point of view on why they wanted to sign me and how they think they can develop my game. It was impressive and I think the club's a really good fit for me.' Super Mark Flekken in Goal! 🙌🇳🇱 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 3, 2025 Netherlands goalkeeper Flekken made 77 appearances for the Bees following his arrival from Freiburg in May 2023 and missed just one Premier League match last season. Flekken's move to the Bundesliga will see the 31-year-old link up with fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager having taken over following the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. Brentford's director of football Phil Giles said on the club's website: 'Mark has proven to be a seamless replacement for David Raya, who set an extremely high standard during his years with us. 'We were expecting Mark to be our goalkeeper for many more years. 'However, when Bayer Leverkusen made it known that they wanted to do this transfer, and Mark made it clear that he was interested in moving closer to home and with a possibility of Champions League football, we turned our attention towards how all parties could make this happen. 'Mark has done a great job for us and leaves with our thanks and support.'
