Sean Dyche thanks Michael Keane for services to Burnley

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has thanked Michael Keane for his contribution to the club.

Keane moved to Everton in a £30m deal on Monday.

Burnley received a club-record fee of £25m upfront with a further £5m in add-ons.

Dyche believes it was the right move for the 24-year-old centre-back.

He told Burnley's official website: "The reality was that Michael was probably going to move on.

"It's not about him wanting to leave - it's just a natural progression.

"It's fair to say that Everton have been in the Premier League for a very long time and they're looking to get even stronger.

"They're making a big investment there now and it's a right move at the right time for him.

"There comes a time for some of these players when it's probably appropriate they move on and I think on this occasion it is.

"Now I think he's in a really good place to go on and take his career on again and we can only thank him for what he has done.

"He has been a fantastic servant for us, both on and off the pitch."