Burnley sign former Southampton winger Redmond

Nathan Redmond signs for Burnley!

Nathan Redmond gives his first interview following his move to newly-promoted Burnley.

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Redmond agreed a two-year contract with Burnley, who have the option of further season’s extension to his deal.

The 29-year-old was a free agent after leaving Besiktas following a single season in Turkey, where he scored six goals in 28 games.

“I always had aspirations to play again in the Premier League. Burnley’s project matches with my ambitions,” Redmond said.

“The management team feel like they can enhance my game more and see the value I can bring on and off the field. It feels like a perfect match.”

Redmond, who has one England cap, has played 264 times in the Premier League after spending six years at Southampton and three seasons at Norwich.

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany added: “Nathan brings a wealth of experience from playing in the Premier League and more recently from his time in Turkey where he’s been outstanding.

“He’s got a great work ethic, plenty of skill and a willingness to continue learning. He also brings his personality and character to this football club which will benefit the younger players here.”

Redmond is Burnley’s fifth close-season signing after their Championship-winning campaign.

Earlier this week, the Clarets brought in Switzerland striker Zeki Amdouni from Basel and England Under-21 goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City.

BURNLEY have announced the signing of former Saints attacker Nathan Redmond after expressing their interest in Nathan Tella.

Redmond joins Burnley on a two-year deal with an option for a third after a season with Besiktas.

Prior to joining the Turkish side the 29 year old spent six seasons on the south coast with Southampton, during which time he made 232 appearances.

Speaking after joining Burnley, Redmond said: “I always had aspirations to play again in the Premier League. Burnley’s project matches with my ambitions.

“The management team feel like they can enhance my game more and see the value I can bring on and off the field. It feels like a perfect ma

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Redmond’s arrival at the Clarets comes after they previously expressed an interest in signing Tella on a permanent transfer.

The 24 year old spent last season on loan at the recently promoted side, where he scored 19 goals across 45 gases in all competitions.

However, Burnley are reportedly unwilling to reach Southampton’s valuation of the winger.