Vincent Kompany completes his first signing as Burnley boss as MK Dons star Scott Twine joins Turf Moor outfit on four-year deal… but Daniel Ballard’s proposed move from Arsenal ‘collapses after terms couldn’t be agreed’
- Vincent Kompany has made his first transfer signing as manager of Burnley
- Rising star Scott Twine, 22, has joined from MK Dons for an undisclosed fee
- But Kompany has lost out on signing young Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard
Vincent Kompany has made his first signing as Burnley manager, bringing MK Dons playmaker Scott Twine to Turf Moor.
The 22-year-old enjoyed an outstanding season for the Dons in League One, scoring a remarkable 20 goals and providing 13 assists.
Twine was named the 2021-22 EFL League One Player of the Season. He moves to Burnley on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee reported to be around £4million.
Vincent Kompany has made MK Dons attacker Scott Twine his first signing as Burnley manager
Kompany said signing Twine was part of his ‘long-term project’ in rebuilding the Burnley side
‘I am buzzing. I have definitely made the right decision joining Burnley,’ Twine told Burnley’s club website.
‘I spoke in depth with the manager and his plans are exciting, it was a no brainer for me to sign. I can’t wait to get started and it feels like the right place for me.’
Kompany said he was ‘delighted’ to sign Twine and that the young attacker was part of his ‘long-term project’ at the Clarets.
Twine was named the 2021-22 EFL League One Player of the Season after a brilliant campaign
‘He’s a player we have looked at for a little while now, we know he can score goals and affect games,’ Kompany said. ‘We’re glad to welcome him to the squad.’
MK Dons head coach Liam Manning told MKM: ‘I cannot speak highly enough of Twiney, first of all as a person and then as a player who has developed tremendously over the past 12 months.
‘We wish him nothing but success moving forwards and I’m sure we all be keeping an eager eye on his future career.’
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