Wednesday 29 July 2015 13:53, UK
Everton striker Chris Long has joined Burnley on a three-year contract.
The 20-year-old has experience of playing in the Championship following a loan spell at Brentford last season.
Long made just one appearance for Everton last season - coming on as a substitute in a Europa League tie against Krasnodar - and is relishing the opportunity to return to the second tier to help Burnley's quest for an immediate return to the Premier League.
"I am absolutely buzzing to have officially signed and I can’t wait to get started," he told the club's official website.
"I can’t thank Everton enough for what they did for me, but I think it’s time to start a new chapter in my life and I can’t wait to get started with Burnley.
"I’ve proved that I can score goals in the Championship and I only had two starts. I would have started more without injuries and I’m looking forward to scoring goals for Burnley.
I’ve proved that I can score goals in the Championship and I only had two starts. I would have started more without injuries.
"I’m fresh, young and eager to succeed to be honest and I just want to show the Burnley fans what I can do."
Long scored four goals in 11 games during his brief stint at Griffin Park as the season ended in a play-off semi-final defeat against Middlesbrough.
His first goal came as a substitute against Bournemouth, before he scored twice against Huddersfield on his first start for the Londoners.
