Burnley Complete the Signing of Phil Bardsley From Stoke City on 2-Year Deal

Burnley have completed their fourth signing of the summer with the acquisition of Stoke City full-back Phil Bardsley for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old

Burnley have completed their fourth signing of the summer with the acquisition of Stoke City full-back Phil Bardsley for an undisclosed fee. 

The 32-year-old joins the Clarets on a two-year deal, and becomes the second Stoke City player to make the move to Turf Moor this summer after Jonathan Walters.

BREAKING: Burnley make Phil Bardsley their fourth summer signing. The Stoke defender agrees a two-year deal.

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Speaking to Burnley's official channel, Clarets Player HD, Bardsley  said: “It’s a club that’s going in the right direction with a fantastic manager and a great group of players which I’m looking forward to being part of."

Bardsley brings a wealth of experience to Turf Moor, having racked up 246 Premier League appearances with Manchester United, Sunderland and Stoke City. He signed a new one-year deal at the Britannia Stadium earlier this summer but now finds himself on the move. 

I think Phil Bardsley is a decent signing for us. Solid backup for Lowton. Don't understand the negativity tbh.

— Robbie Coppack (@Robbiecoppack) July 25, 2017

The transfer brings a return to Burnley for Bardsley, who made six appearances for the Clarets during a brief loan spell with the club in 2006. He showed his delight at being back in Lancashire by saying: "I’ve had different spells and different clubs since then and I’m delighted to be back.”

“There’s still fire in the belly to achieve things in football and what a great chance. Coming back here and playing again at Turf Moor is going to be a great challenge and one I’m looking forward to."

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It appears that his ex-team-mate Walters is already enjoying his time with Sean Dyche's side, with Bardsley explaining: “I played with Jonny Walters and the brief chat I had with him, he couldn’t speak highly enough of the place."

“He says he’s loving it and the same as me, I just can’t wait to get going.”

Bardsley will now join up with the Burnley squad for their pre-season preparations.