Brentford sign experienced defender Mee

Brentford sign experienced defender Mee

Brentford have secured the services of Ben Mee on a two-year deal after the defender left Burnley at the end of his contract.The centre-back played over 300 times for the Clarets, joining in 2011 on an initial one-year loanbefore signing a permanent deal at the end of that season.He won promotion to the Premier League at Turf Moor twice, in Keven Durant Jersey 2014 and 2016.Burnley endured a torrid 2021-22 season though, with long-term manager Sean Dyche losinghis job in April with his team four Joe Harris Jersey points from safety.Mee, who had suffered a season-ending calf injury,joined the temporary coaching staff until the end of the season, but they were unable to save themselves from relegation afnda 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United on the last day sent them down to the Championship. The 32-year-old now joins Brentford, who themselves looked threatened by relegation Nicolas Claxton Jersey until a late-season charge sparked by the arrival of Christian Eriksen led them to a 13th-placed finish in their first top-flight season in 74years.It has been a busy transfer window for Brentford, who have broken their own record transfer fee twice with the signings of full-back Aaron Hickey from Bologna and winger Keane Lewis-Potter from Hull City.Mee adds plenty of experience to Brentfords backline.He ranked third in blocks (21) and second in clearances (92) for Burnley in the league last season, while also winning the third most aerial duels (68).Brentford D'Angelo Russell Jersey head coach Thomas Frank said: I am very happy that we have signed Ben. He will add a Brooklyn Nets Jeresy lot of quality and experience to the squad.I really love his defensive mindset; he knows how to defend the box, he knows how to block a shot and he knows how to win duels.He will bring leadership and communication to the team, which is very attractive. I am looking forward to adding him to the squad.

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