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Defender speaks for first time after securing season-long loan move from Germany

2022-09-01T20:00:00.000Z

BEYER DELIGHTED TO BE A CLARET

Defender speaks for first time after securing season-long loan move from Germany

2022-09-01T20:00:00.000Z

Defender speaks for first time after securing season-long loan move from Germany

German youth international defender Jordan Beyer is relieved to have put pen to paper after a whirlwind Deadline Day season-long loan move from Borussia Mönchengladbach was confirmed.

Beyer, 22, spoke to the Club’s media for the first time after getting the deal done, discussing how the move unfolded, achieving a dream of playing in England, and the importance of Burnley boss Vincent Kompany.

Beyer on the move:

“It’s been a pretty busy day for me today to be honest because I only got to know about the possible transfer yesterday after training, and then I’ve directly driven to the airport to fly to Manchester this morning.

“Landing there, we went to the medical centre to get checked and then it was right off to the training ground here. Now I’m here, I’m so happy that it’s all worked out like I hoped [it would], and I can’t wait to be a part of this.”

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“I’m really relieved. I was a bit afraid that something wouldn’t work out, but I’m just happy it’s all done now, everything is signed, and we can get started."

Beyer on achieving a boyhood dream:

“I was a supporter [of Mönchengladbach] when I was a little child, so I live roughly about 20 kilometres from the stadium there. I have a connection to the Club and it’s a dream come true to have played there for the first team, but for me it’s a great step now to go abroad.

“Playing football in England has always been a dream for me, so now this dream has happened I’m really happy. Everyone I’ve seen so far has been nice and the facilities are just great.”

Beyer on the Championship:

“To be completely honest, I don’t know a lot about it because it’s hard to watch in Germany. I’ve just seen the teams that are in it this year and there’s a lot of Clubs in it that have been playing in the Premier League over the last few years for a good few seasons.

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“I think it’s a really good league and one that’s going to be a great adventure for me. I can’t wait to play here.”

Beyer on Vincent Kompany:

“He was a big part of the decision. He called me yesterday and I spoke with him. From the first moment, I felt like it was the right thing to do. He convinced me it was a good move, and he was obviously one of the best centre backs in the world.

“It’s great for me to learn from someone like that who played in the same position I do. He can give me so many tips and I think he could help me really develop myself, continue to work on my game.

“That was a big part of it, and I’ve heard from so many people he’s a great coach as well as a great person. It’s easier for me that he speaks a bit of German which makes it feel a bit more like home.”

Beyer on his preferred position:

“I play centre back, I like playing there more but honestly, I don’t really care. I just play where the coach needs me to, and do my best there.”

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Beyer on what Burnley fans can expect from him:

“100% from me every moment that I’m on the field. I put myself into every tackle and every dual, I go for every ball and defend that goal.

“It’s all about not giving up, but also on the ball I don’t think I’m quite that bad either. I can play with the football and have strength with the ball because my passing is solid. That’s what the fans can hope to see [from me].”