SC Freiburg completes the transfer of U21 national player Kevin Schade to FC Brentford. After the season, there should be a purchase obligation for the Premier League club of almost 25 million euros if the 21-year-old makes a certain number of appearances.
Kevin Schade leaves SC Freiburg and initially joins English club FC Brentford on loan. The second-placed Bundesliga player did not share any further details or the content of the contract. According to media reports, the Premier League club is said to have a purchase obligation of around 25 million euros. Should there be a transfer, which is probably linked to certain operating times, Schade would become the most expensive SC departure in history.
"The path with Kevin from football school to the Bundesliga gave us a lot of pleasure. During this time he developed very well and rapidly and showed what potential he has. We have had interest from the Premier League for a long time Since the financial conditions are now also right, we wanted to enable him to take this step," said Board Member Jochen Saier. "The alignment at this point in time gives us early planning security and scope for action."
"I have a lot to thank Freiburg for. I became a Bundesliga player at the Sport-Club and the club always had my back even in difficult times," said Schade: "In England I see the opportunity to take the next step in my career. This opportunity I really want to take it." Born in Potsdam, Schade, who after a protracted abdominal muscle injury has only been in the Freiburg starting XI twice since his comeback in September, was linked to Brentford in the summer. In all, he scored once in 12 games. In Brentford, Schade meets German midfielder Vitaly Janelt (ex-VfL Bochum). In the league, the "Bees" (bees) are in ninth place.
Fast, strong in the air and dangerous in front of goal, as well as versatile. Attributes that characterize Schade and even put him in the focus of national coach Hansi Flick in November 2021. "Kevin is a very great talent, capable of learning. Kevin is fun for us, he's an interesting player with great skills," said Flick's assistant coach Hermann Gerland at the time. So far, things have not worked out with the national team, but his attributes and talent brought the Potsdam native a contract extension in Freiburg in autumn 2021. Even then, there was interest from England and the Bundesliga. Among other things, Liverpool FC was traded as a potential buyer at the time.
