|
|
Burnley complete signing of Manchester City defender Kieran Trippier on permanent deal
The youngster has penned a three-and-a-half year contract with the Championship outfit, after impressing at Turf Moor following a loan switch over the summer
3 Jan 2012 14:24:00
By Joe Wright
Getty Images
Burnley have completed the signing of Manchester City defender Kieran Trippier on a permanent deal.
Trippier has been on a season-long loan with the Clarets, and has impressed during his 29 appearances for the club since completing the short-term switch over the course of last summer.
The 21-year-old has now signed a three-and-a-half year deal to remain at Turf Moor, a deal which has thrilled manager Eddie Howe.
"We are absolutely delighted to have Kieran on board," Howe told Burnley’s official website.
"He has been a really huge part of our team, how we have played this year and how we want to go forward.
"He has just got better and better and I can't speak highly enough of him as a person and as a footballer.
"In the majority of cases, whenever we take loan players it's with a view to taking them permanently because I think that's the best way to use the loan system.
"The only debate was whether Manchester City were prepared to let him go. That was always going to be a sticking point, so we are absolutely delighted to get him."
Howe was also delighted to see the youngster commit to long-term contract with the Championship outift, who currently sit in 10th place in the table, just three points from the play-off places.
He added: "The fact Kieran wants to come here on a long-term deal means it's a two-way thing.
"We are equally delighted that he wants to be here and pledge his long-term future to us. That speaks very highly of what we are trying to do and how others see us.
"It's positive news on a lot of fronts and another part of the jigsaw and I am sure everyone connected with the club will be delighted at the news."
Trippier has been on a season-long loan with the Clarets, and has impressed during his 29 appearances for the club since completing the short-term switch over the course of last summer.
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
The 21-year-old has now signed a three-and-a-half year deal to remain at Turf Moor, a deal which has thrilled manager Eddie Howe.
"We are absolutely delighted to have Kieran on board," Howe told Burnley’s official website.
"He has been a really huge part of our team, how we have played this year and how we want to go forward.
"He has just got better and better and I can't speak highly enough of him as a person and as a footballer.
"In the majority of cases, whenever we take loan players it's with a view to taking them permanently because I think that's the best way to use the loan system.
"The only debate was whether Manchester City were prepared to let him go. That was always going to be a sticking point, so we are absolutely delighted to get him."
Howe was also delighted to see the youngster commit to long-term contract with the Championship outift, who currently sit in 10th place in the table, just three points from the play-off places.
He added: "The fact Kieran wants to come here on a long-term deal means it's a two-way thing.
"We are equally delighted that he wants to be here and pledge his long-term future to us. That speaks very highly of what we are trying to do and how others see us.
"It's positive news on a lot of fronts and another part of the jigsaw and I am sure everyone connected with the club will be delighted at the news."
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line
England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012
-
How England player's chances were affected by Belgium victory
Ashley Young all but secured his place in the starting line-up against France while captain Steven Gerrard put a good shift in. Joe Hart, however, needs to remain focused
-
In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012
The European Championship is just around the corner and Goal.com distinguishes between the trendy and the passe at the prestigious tournament
-
Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job
The Scot officially left Norwich City on Saturday to become the second new boss in June, following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool on Friday
-
Hungary - Republic of Ireland Preview
Veteran Italian coach takes his Irish side to Újpest in Hungary for their last warm-up match before their highly-anticipated Euro 2012 opener against Group C rivals Croatia
