Confirmed: Sander Berge joins Sheffield United in record breaking deal

Sheffield United have unveiled Sander Berge as their new record signing after the midfielder completed his move from Genk.

The 21-year-old, who represents Norway at international level, agreed a long-term contract with Chris Wilder’s side after passing a medical this morning.

Sander Berge has joined Sheffield United in a record-breaking move from Genkplaceholder image
Sander Berge has joined Sheffield United in a record-breaking move from Genk

United are thought to have paid around £22m to acquire Berge from the Belgian club, which eclipses the £20m they paid when Oli McBurnie joined from Swansea during the close season.

Berge could make his debut at Crystal Palace this weekend.

Genk's Sander Berge and Genk's Shawn Adewoye pictured during the winter training camp of Belgian first division soccer team KRC Genk in Benidorm, Spain, Monday 06 January 2020. BELGA PHOTO YORICK JANSENS (Photo by YORICK JANSENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image
Genk's Sander Berge and Genk's Shawn Adewoye pictured during the winter training camp of Belgian first division soccer team KRC Genk in Benidorm, Spain, Monday 06 January 2020. BELGA PHOTO YORICK JANSENS (Photo by YORICK JANSENS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)
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