Liverpool’s Sepp van den Berg Eyes Permanent Move to Mainz

Mainz sporting director Christian Heidel is confident that 22-year-old Sepp van den Berg is keen on making his move to the Bundesliga club permanent.

Sepp van den Berg, who spent the 2023/24 season at Mainz, has expressed a strong desire to continue his career in Germany. This sentiment is supported by both Mainz and Liverpool representatives.

Van den Berg’s career has included various challenges and loan spells since he left Dutch club PEC Zwolle for Liverpool in 2019.

After stints at Preston North End and Schalke, Sepp van den Berg found his footing at Mainz, becoming a key player despite the club’s relegation struggles.

Sepp van den Berg’s exceptional performance statistics, including ranking in the 99th percentile for headers won and 96th percentile for blocks among European center-backs, highlight his value.

Feeling undervalued by Liverpool, Sepp van den Berg believes the club has not shown enough confidence in him.

Sepp van den Berg expressed his frustration, emphasizing his desire for regular playing time and development, which he feels is best achieved by staying in Germany with Mainz.