Midfielder arrives at Turf Moor ahead of season opener
Burnley Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Norwegian international Sander Berge from Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee.
The central midfielder has penned a four-year contract at Turf Moor and becomes Vincent Kompany’s eighth new summer signing.
After joining the Clarets, Berge said: “I have heard a lot of good things about the Club and seeing the success from outside last season, there’s a great project building here.
“It’s a great environment full of young talented players from all around the world, so I just think it’s the perfect fit for me.
“The club has high ambitions, making several signings and it all just fits into what I’m looking for.”
Born in Baerum, Berge began his career in Norway at Asker SK playing in the third and second tiers before earning a move to top-flight side Valerenga in 2015.
The 25-year-old spent two seasons with Oslo based outfit before a switch to the Belgian Pro League in 2017 to Genk. The towering midfielder played 113 matches for Genk and lifted the Belgian Super Cup in 2019 which then saw Berge make the move to England and the Blades in January 2020.
Berge racked up 109 appearances for United over four seasons since joining, including two campaigns in the Premier League and 15 goals during his time at Bramall Lane.
Internationally, Berge made his senior Norway debut in 2017 against Northern Ireland and now has 36 caps after featuring from U15-U21 level.
