Burnley manager Vincent Kompany added: “We are delighted that Lyle has
committed his long-term future to the club. He has been excellent since he
joined us and he has been a key part of our success this season. “He is a
great character and a great talent, and I’m sure he will continue to
develop and improve in the years to come.”
Burnley Football Club have announced that South African international Lyle
Foster has signed a new five-year deal, keeping him at the club until
2028.
He's here to stay! 😍
Lyle Foster has signed a new five-year contract with the Clarets, keeping him at Turf Moor until 2028! 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/oe0jjGM5tK
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) October 26, 2023
The 21-year-old forward, who joined the Clarets midway through last
season, has been in sparkling form this campaign, registering five goals
in the Premier League so far.
Foster, who previously played for Orlando Pirates, is delighted to have
extended his stay at Turf Moor.
“I’m very happy to stay here,” he said. “It’s a club with very good people
and I have really enjoyed working here and I’m pleased to extend my stay.
The supporters, Turf Moor, everything here. The way we organise ourselves
and our standards something I fell in love with. It’s a club that pushes
towards excellence and that’s something I want to be a part of.”
Manager Vincent Kompany was equally pleased to have secured the services
of the promising youngster.
“We are delighted that Lyle has committed his long-term future to the
club,” he said. “He has been excellent since he joined us and he has been
a key part of our success this season. He is a great character and a great
talent, and I’m sure he will continue to develop and improve in the years
to come.”
