Former Burnley captain Ben Mee is a Bee

Former Burnley captain Ben Mee has joined Premier League Brentford on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.
By Chris Boden
Published 22nd Jul 2022, 12:20 BST
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The 32-year-old spent 11 years at Turf Moor after signing, initially on loan, from Manchester City in the summer of 2011.

However, he was unable to agree terms with the club over a new deal after relegation, and saw out his contract to become a free agent.

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Mee had his medical in west London on Thursday before confirming the move on Friday morning, and Brentford head coach Thomas Frank, said: “I am very happy that we have signed Ben.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ben Mee of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Burnley at Selhurst Park on February 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ben Mee of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Burnley at Selhurst Park on February 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ben Mee of Burnley in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Burnley at Selhurst Park on February 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

"He will add a lot of quality and experience to the squad.

“He had six good years for Burnley in the Premier League.

"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.

"He has a very good left foot and will be very good for us on set-pieces in both boxes. I am looking forward to adding him to the squad.”

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