Konstantin Kerschbaumer - Brentford (undisclosed fee)
[article=http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/news/article/brentford-sign-konstantin-kerschbaumer-from-fc-admira-wacker-2517858.aspx#b5C5SQqE0D7ozwfL.99]Brentford have signed
Austrian central midfield player Konstantin Kerschbaumer
from FC Admira Wacker Mödling for an undisclosed fee. The
23-year-old completed the move, subject to international clearance, after passing a medical late last week.
Konstantin has signed a
four year contract and will remain at Griffin Park until June 2019. An
Austrian youth international, Konstantin, who is
23 today,
joined Admira in January.
He made a big impact in the Austrian top division – the Austrian Bundesliga – playing 16 games between 14 February and the end of the season, scoring once. Konstantin, who was on the books of SK Rapid Wien – better known as Rapid Vienna – as a youngster, played for SKN St. Pölten in the Europa League last season.
Marinus Dijkhuizen, Brentford FC Head Coach, said: “I am delighted that Konstantin has chosen to join us at Brentford.
“He is a box to box midfield player who I think will add versatility to our squad.
“I look forward to working with him in training and seeing him play in our upcoming pre-season friendly games.”
Phil Giles, Brentford FC Co-Director of Football, said:
“Konstantin was at Admira for a relatively short period, but in that time demonstrated that he is a talented player who can develop further.
“He is ambitious to play for the Austrian national team and we hope we can help him achieve this aim at Brentford.”[/article]
Andreas Bjelland - Brentford (reportedly £2 million)
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Denmark international centre back Andreas Bjelland is now a Brentford player after completing a move
from FC Twente this morning.
The
26-year-old finalised the move, subject to international clearance, after passing a medical late yesterday.
He has signed a
three-year contract and will remain at Griffin Park until the summer of 2018.
Andreas has won
21 caps for Denmark and has played three of their five qualifying matches for the 2016 UEFA European Championships.
He played for Denmark against England at Wembley last year and played four qualifiers as the Danes missed out on the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
He has also
represented his country at Under-16, Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21 level, playing in the 2011 UEFA European Championships.
Andreas
came through the youth ranks at Lyngby and made his debut for them at the age of 18.
He
moved on FC Nordsjælland in 2009 and spent three years there, winning the Danish title and working with Flemming Pedersen – now on the Brentford coaching staff, before
signing for Twente.
Andreas
captained the Dutch club last season when they reached the semi-final and helped them to a third-place finish in 2013/14.
Marinus Dijkhuizen, Brentford FC Head Coach, said: I am very happy that we have brought Andreas to Brentford.
“He brings a lot of experience to the squad and that is good for us as we have a lot of young players.
“He is good defender but also likes to play football from the back.
“Andreas is also a Danish international and it is good for the image of Brentford FC that we can attract such players.”
Phil Giles, Co-Director of Football, added: “Andreas had lots of options when he decided to leave FC Twente this summer.
“I'm therefore delighted that he chose Brentford and recognises the long term aspirations of the Club.
“Andreas won a Danish league title while working with Flemming Pedersen at Nordsjælland in 2012, and I know that Flemming is particularly happy to have opportunity to work with Andreas once again.
“We welcome Andreas to our Club and look forward to him joining our pre-season preparations.”[/article]
OptaJohan @OptaJohan 7h7 hours ago
91% - Andreas Bjelland had the best tackle success rate (91%) of defenders with 25+ games last Eredivisie season. Brisk.