Kevin Schade: Brentford sign forward on permanent deal for 'club record' fee
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Brentford have paid in the region of £22m to turn Kevin Schade's loan spell into a permanent move.
Schade joined from Freiburg on loan in January and made 19 appearances for Thomas Frank's side.
The 21-year-old, who has featured twice for Germany, has now signed a five-year contract with the Bees for a "club record fee".
Brentford director of football Phil Giles said: "To have him with us now until 2028 is fantastic for the club."
The club's previous record signing was Keane Lewis-Potter, who joined from Hull last summer for £16m, potentially rising to £20m.
Giles added: "When Kevin joined us on loan in January, we agreed with Freiburg that the move would become permanent this summer if certain conditions were met, which included Brentford remaining a Premier League team for next season.
"We have all been pleased with Kevin's contribution so far, both on the pitch and his professionalism off it."
Frank handed Schade his debut in a 1-0 loss against West Ham in the FA Cup on 7 January at Gtech Community Stadium.
Schade has been called up to the Germany Under-21s squad for the European Championships this summer, which take place in Georgia and Romania between 21 June and 8 July.
Bees want £40m for Raya
BBC Sport's Simon Stone
With players coming in, there are also strong rumours around some who might leave Brentford.
Goalkeeper David Raya is being linked with Tottenham, who are losing Hugo Lloris this summer.
Brentford's stated price for Raya is £40m and BBC Sport has been told the Bees will not budge from that fee.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham go straight in and pay it, or wait and try haggling.
Raya is very much a modern-day keeper and made Opta's statistical team of the season, so the list of potential purchasers - and teams who might pay the £40m fee - is long.
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He has come to the right club to develop his unlimited potential.
The devastating pace and ability shines out already, just a little composure and better decision making required.
He is ahead of Ollie Watkins, a former favourite, at the same age.
In two years time his fee will seem like peanuts.
Really, you think?
Prove me wrong Daniel
Raya was top of the Fantasy League for keepers, his ball control and passing is better than most of the Premier League midfielders, he's worth £40m every day of the week !