Deal Done: Rav van den Berg Set For €20m Everton Move — Sends Farewell Message To Köln
KÖLN, GERMANY – A bittersweet farewell at the RheinEnergieStadion: Rav van den Berg is on the verge of completing a €20 million transfer from 1. FC Köln to Premier League side Everton, with the 22-year-old Dutch defender scheduled to undergo his medical imminently before putting pen to paper on a five-year contract. The move has been confirmed by multiple sources, bringing an end to his time in Bundesliga colours.
Van den Berg has already taken the time to send a heartfelt farewell message to the club and supporters who backed him. “It has been an honour to wear this shirt,” he shared. “I have grown so much here, on and off the pitch, and I will always carry the memories with me. To the fans, my teammates, and the staff — thank you for everything. You will always have a place in my heart.”
Everton manager David Moyes has made the young defender his top defensive target, identifying him as the ideal long-term partner alongside Jarrad Branthwaite at the heart of the Toffees’ backline. The search for a right-footed centre-back to balance their defensive setup led them directly to van den Berg, whose composure, distribution, and aerial presence fit the profile perfectly.
The fee of €20 million represents a significant return for Köln, who had high hopes for the Netherlands U21 international. Still just 22, he has shown the poise and maturity to develop into a top-tier defender, and Everton believe they have secured one of Europe’s most promising young talents.
All parties have reached full agreement, and the formalities are now the only thing standing in the way of an official announcement. A new chapter beckons for van den Berg — and while Köln say goodbye, they do so knowing he leaves for the brightest of opportunities.
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