Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher joined Brentford from Liverpool on Tuesday in a deal worth up to £18m
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: (SUN OUT, SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Caoimhin Kelleher has spoken after he completed his move to Brentford from Liverpool
Caoimhin Kelleher says he made memories that he will "cherish forever" at Liverpool in a classy parting message upon completion of his Brentford transfer. The Republic of Ireland international moved to the Gtech Community on Tuesday in a deal worth up to £18m after Mark Flekken was confirmed as having joined Bayer Leverkusen.
Kelleher was into the final 12 months of his Anfield contract and, with the arrival of £29m Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia increasing the competition for places alongside Alisson Becker, the 26-year-old was keen to move on in search of first-team opportunities.
The Cork-born goalkeeper made 67 appearances in total for the Reds that included two successful League Cup finals, both against Chelsea in 2022 and 2024, and in a post on his Instagram account following his transfer to the Bees, Kelleher opened up on what it meant to play for the 20-time champions.
He wrote: "To have the opportunity to play for this club was something I never took for granted and the memories I have I will cherish forever.
"From making my debut to winning trophies, I have loved it all.
"Thank you to everyone at the club from the staff to my coaches and my team-mates past and present. You have all helped shape me into the man I am today.
"To the fans, thank you for the amazing support throughout the years. I have always felt the love and it means a lot.
"I will always have a special place in my heart for this club and city. Thank you all and good luck for the future.
"You'll Never Walk Alone."
Kelleher joined Liverpool as a teenager in 2015 from Irish club Ringmahon Rangers.
He said of signing for Brentford: "’m buzzing, I’m really happy to be here. I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a No.1 and to play every week.
"I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible.
"When I come back for pre-season, all focus will be on what I want to do next year; to work on certain goals and what I need to improve on, and to have a really good season for Brentford."