Fulham Signs Norway Midfielder Sander Berge on Five-Year Deal
Fulham has bolstered its midfield with the acquisition of Norway international Sander Berge from Burnley on a five-year contract. The undisclosed fee marks a significant investment for the Premier League club, which has been seeking to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season.
Berge, 26, joins Fulham following the departure of Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich earlier this summer. The Norwegian midfielder has been a key figure for Burnley in recent seasons, making over 100 appearances for the club. He has also represented Norway at the international level, earning 33 caps and scoring four goals.
Fulham manager Marco Silva expressed his delight at securing Berge’s services, stating, “Sander is a player we have been tracking for some time. He is a talented midfielder with a lot of experience at both club and international level. We believe he will be a valuable addition to our squad.”
Berge, who can play as a central midfielder or a defensive midfielder, is known for his physicality, passing range, and ability to break up play. He is expected to provide Fulham with much-needed depth and competition in the midfield, alongside the likes of Harrison Reed, Tom Cairney, and Jean Michael Seri.
The Norwegian midfielder is eager to make an immediate impact at Craven Cottage, saying, “I’m very excited to join Fulham. It’s a great club with a lot of ambition. I’m looking forward to working with the manager and the players to help the team achieve its goals.”
Berge could make his debut for Fulham in the Premier League opener against Leicester City on Saturday. The Cottagers will be hoping that the Norwegian’s arrival will help them improve on their 12th-place finish last season and challenge for a top-half spot in the upcoming campaign.