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Free agent reunites with Burnley in Portugal pre-season training camp after recent release

Nathan Redmond appears to be training with Burnley despite being released by the club at the end of last season.

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The experienced winger is now a free agent after coming to the end of his contract with the Clarets.

Now, the 31-year-old – who endured an injury-hit spell at Turf Moor – is out in Portugal with Burnley as part of their pre-season training camp.

Redmond posted a picture on Instagram of The Campus, the sports complex where the Clarets are based this week, alongside the caption: “Work”.

It’s likely Parker has given Redmond the opportunity to build up his fitness with his former teammates while he searches for a new club. Burnley have been contacted for comment.

The former Southampton man joined Burnley on a free transfer in the summer of 2023 following his departure from Turkish side Besiktas.

Redmond was released after just making three appearances last season (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)placeholder image

Redmond was released after just making three appearances last season (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

He made 15 substitute appearances during the 2023/24 season under Vincent Kompany, but his season was curtailed early in January after suffering a serious hamstring injury. His return was then delayed by picking up an issue with his calf.

While Redmond finally returned last season in the Championship, making three appearances – including a cameo against his former side Southampton in the FA Cup – his minutes remained limited as Parker’s men fought it out for automatic promotion.

A frustrating campaign saw him play just 20 minutes of football during the 2024/25 campaign.

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