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Young defender arrives on season-loan

2022-07-01T17:00:00.000Z

HARWOOD-BELLIS JOINS ON LOAN

Young defender arrives on season-loan

2022-07-01T17:00:00.000Z

Young defender arrives on season-loan

Burnley Football Club are delighted to confirm the signing of Taylor Harwood-Bellis on a season-long loan from Premier League champions Manchester City.

The 20-year-old centre back will link back up with manager Vincent Kompany, after working with the Burnley manager at Anderlecht last season.

Harwood-Bellis, who has made 41 appearances in the Championship, after loan spells at Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers, has been at Manchester City since 2008, making eight first team appearances for Pep Guardiola's side.

He has also represented England from U16-U21 level, and captained both the U17 and U21 teams. The defender has racked up an impressive 70 first team appearances over the past three seasons and joins former City teammate CJ Egan Riley at Turf Moor.

Burnley's fourth signing of the summer transfer window Harwood-Bellis, said: “I’m buzzing with it. I obviously knew about it for a while, so I’m happy to get it all done, all the medical stuff done, and to get it all sorted.

“I feel like this will hopefully be the best season that I’ll have in the Championship with all the experience I’ve got and I’m looking forward to a good season. Hopefully it’s one with lots of success."

Manager Vincent Kompany said: "I am looking forward to working with Taylor once again, and I know first-hand the qualities he will bring to the group.

"Taylor is a fantastic player and leader with a tremendous mentality that fits within our culture, and he knows exactly what the Championship is all about. We would like to thank Manchester City for allowing Taylor to join us on loan for the upcoming season."