Fulham sign Burnley's Sander Berge for £25m: Decoding his stats
What's the story
Premier League outfit Fulham have successfully signed midfielder Sander Berge from Championship outfit Burnley. Fulham will pay an initial £20m with a further £5m in add-ons. This strategic move is expected to bolster the team's midfield capabilities in the upcoming season. Notably, Berge was one of the midfielders targeted by Manchester United, who are linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte. We decode the stats of Berge.
Career
A look at Berge's career stats
26-year-old Berge joined Burnley from Sheffield United in 2023 and was voted the Clarets' Player of the Year as they were relegated to the Championship from the Premier League. After spending time in Norway, Berge joined Belgian club Genk in 2017. He played 113 matches, scoring six times. He played 109 matches for Sheffield United next, scoring 15 goals and making 12 assists. Last season, he made 40 appearances for Burnley, scoring twice (Assists: 2).
Premier League
Decoding his overall Premier League numbers
Berge has made 66 Premier League appearances to date for Sheffield United and Burnley. In addition to three goals, the midfielder owns four assists. Out of his 40 shots, seven have been on target. He has created eight big chances in addition to providing 7 through balls. He has made 114 tackles, 37 interceptions and 89 clearances. He has had two errors leading to goals. He has also managed to win 117 aerial battles.