Burnley are preparing for their return to the Premier League after coming runners-up to Leeds United in last season’s Championship.
The Clarets spent the year in the English football second tier after coming 19th in the 2023/24 Premier League, however, have bounced back up and hope to avoid the drop next season.
As such, the Turf Moor side are making some key signings to help upgrade Scott Parker’s side ready for the campaign.
Already the promoted side have signed Max Weiß from Karlsruher SC and Quilindschy Hartman from Feyenoord, with a former Manchester United defender becoming their third summer signing.
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Axel Tuanzebe is set to be their next signing, joining the club from Ipswich Town on a free transfer, avoiding the drop to the Championship with The Tractor Boys.
Over recent weeks, Turkish side Trabzonspor were also linked with the United academy graduate, however have now been beaten to his signature.
Earlier, it was reported that the right-back was undergoing his medical at Turf Moor, with his contract now officially signed.
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Burnley’s official website has relayed Tuanzebe’s comments after signing his contract, saying: “I’m delighted to be here.”
He continued: “It became a very simple decision after speaking to the manager and the message was very clear, precise and straight to the point.
“It’s a new chapter for me, back in the vicinity of Manchester and home and I’m ready to continue my journey now at Burnley.”
Next season will be Tuanzebe’s seventh Premier League campaign, having played for United, Aston Villa and Ispwich, however his career already being routinely impacted by injury.
Across his stints with the three clubs, Tuanzebe’s suffered a metatarsal fracture, hamstring strains, ankle injuries, hip injuries and a broken thumb.
Needless to say, Burnley will be hoping to keep his injuries at bay for the 27-year-old to be a key part of their top flight campaign.
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