BURNLEY HAVE CONFIRMED the signing of Ireland international Michael Obafemi on loan until the end of this season.
The striker joins the runaway Championship leaders from Swansea City, with an option to make the move permanent this summer, by which point Vincent Kompany’s side should have earned promotion to the Premier League.
The Clarets have a 17-point lead in the automatic places – with a game in hand – and have made Obafemi their fourth signing this month in their bid to seal a swift return to the top flight.
Burnley attempted to bring the Dubliner to Turf Moor during the summer but were rebuffed, however they have now finally managed to agree a deal.
Vincent Kompany has further strengthened his side with the arrival of Michael Obafemi 💪
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 29, 2023
The striker joins the Clarets on a loan deal until the end of the season, with the option to make the move permanent in the summer from Swansea City 🖊️
“I’m glad to be here. It’s been a busy few days, but I am just glad that it’s finally done now,” Obafemi told the Burnley website.
“When I first heard of Burnley’s interest in the summer I was adamant to come here, obviously it didn’t happen then but now I’m here and I just can’t wait to play in the Claret and Blue.”
If he stays fit and goes out to prove a point he could bang in the goals.
There’s a dignified way of making a club move but his conduct of pushing for a move away from Swansea was very disrespectful, surprised Kompany still went for him.
@Aidan Prior: he seems to have a bad attitude to be honest. Bags of talent though which is keeping him in the professional game. Wonder how long it’ll last for him?
@Stephen Foster: yeah especially as he finally started to show promise as a pro while at Swansea. Like you said he should have been focusing on scoring goals this season, not sulking about his move falling through.
@Aidan Prior: somewhat agree. Although his grievances seem to be that he always wants to be playing regularly hence why he wanted out of Southampton and now at a higher level after a good spell with the swans. Hopefully we are wrong and it’s driven by ambition and he shows his Abilities at the highest level. Will be hugely beneficial to Ireland please god.
Another irish striker wit decent ability but shocking attitude and aptitude. These lads are far better footballers in their minds than on the pitch. Such spoilt self entitled attitudes. Time to start doin it on pitch and not on fifa.
Bizarre move he can’t get a run of games and goals at a far inferior Swansea team , how does he expect to get in the runaway leaders team
@Cian McCabe: his professionalism stinks. Swansea are delighted he’s gone
Hopefully Kompany can get this lad in line. As he definitely has potential.