Wilder admits Berge using Sheffield Utd as 'springboard' for bigger move

Football
16 Feb 2021 • 1:15 PM MYT
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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admits midfielder Sander Berge wants to play for a Champions League club.

Even though Berge signed a long term contract with the Blades in the winter of 2020, he may be about to leave in the summer.

Norway's TV2claims he wants to leave the team that is nearly certain to get relegated at the end of the season.

"I think this [Sheffield United] has always been a springboard for Sander. He wants to play at the highest level, he wants to play Champions League regularly and he wants to play for a top team," Wilder said to reporters about Berge.

"We gave him an opportunity to show off his skills and he has taken it. If he plays well, he makes us a better team, but I know that day will come.

"I know Sander won't be here until he's 32, but we enjoy working with him and hopefully he has a few games left as a Sheffield United player. I understand, if he goes and if it happens, then it happens with our blessing.

"I wish Sander all the best. Do I think he can play for a top club? Absolutely, but for that to happen, he has to keep doing well here."