Caoimhín Kelleher has explained his reasons behind signing for Brentford from Liverpool.

The Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper joined the Bees on a permanent transfer on Tuesday and penned a five-year contract. The deal includes a club option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.

“I’m buzzing, I’m really happy to be here," said the 26-year-old.

“I don’t think it was very difficult for me to leave [Liverpool]. 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."

The move sees him join up with compatriot Nathan Collins, as well as reuniting with former Liverpool team-mates Sepp van den Berg and Fábio Carvalho.

Kelleher also revealed why conversations with head coach Thomas Frank demonstrated that Brentford was the right club to depart Anfield for.

“I came down to meet the manager and some of the coaches," he continued.

"They spoke to me about why they wanted me to be here and showed me around the training ground.

“It was interesting to see their point of view on why they wanted to sign me and how they think they can develop my game. It was impressive and I think the club’s a really good fit for me.

“I like the way the manager and the coaching staff go about their ways. It seems like a really close, tight knit, family club. They’ve got a really good track record of improving and developing players which is really what’s drawn me to the club.

“I obviously spoke to Nathan. He spoke really well about the whole club and it’s nice to know Sepp and Fábio as well. It’ll make it easier for me to settle in and be nice to have a few friendly faces."