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Clarets' recent signing Obafemi excited for Turf Moor journey

2023-01-30T15:01:51.874Z

OBAFEMI BUZZING FOR CLARETS CHALLENGE

Clarets' recent signing Obafemi excited for Turf Moor journey

2023-01-30T15:01:51.874Z

Clarets' recent signing Obafemi excited for Turf Moor journey

Michael Obafemi became Burnley's fourth arrival in the January transfer window on Sunday after joining on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the deal permanent in the summer from Swansea City.

The 22-year-old forward admits that he was 'adamant' to join the Clarets as soon as he heard of the interest and was eager to be a part of the 'exciting project' building at Turf Moor.

Speaking to Clarets+ in his first interview on the weekend, Obafemi spoke about the move, working with manager Vincent Kompany and already knowing a couple of faces in camp.

Obafemi said: "It’s good to be here, it’s been a busy few days but I’m glad it’s finally done and that I’m here in Claret & Blue.

"When Burnley first came about in the summer, I was adamant to go then, but it didn’t happen. Everything happens for a reason and I think now was the right time for me to come.

"I’m just happy that I’m here so that I can help the team push for promotion and get back to where they belong.

"I feel like I fell in love with the way they played when I first saw them against Huddersfield. It was amazing to watch, and from that day I couldn’t take my mind off it. To be part of this is special.

"I’m just looking forward to it, I’m absolutely buzzing. I’ve almost manifested it, praying and hoping it happens. It has and I’m just thankful, I can’t wait to play at Turf Moor in the Claret & Blue."

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The Irish striker is relishing the opportunity of working under Kompany and being part of the 'project', but admits he will have to work hard to get into the side.

"The project he’s built or, or he’s building, is phenomenal. I see myself being a part of this project, and I’m happy I am a part of it now.

"I’d be an idiot not to come here. Look at the career he’s had, I can learn so much off him and all the staff here. I feel like this was the right step in my career.

"It’s been a difficult few months but now I’m here, I need to work hard. I need to get myself in the team ultimately. Just because I’m here, it doesn’t mean I’m going to play every game. I need to work hard and show him why he signed me." Said the forward.

Obafemi will already know two faces in the squad having played with Josh Cullen at international level with Ireland and rising through the academy ranks at Southampton alongside Nathan Tella.

The attacker is looking forward reuniting with his 'long-time' friend Nathan and believes it helps coming into a new squad being familiar with a couple of players.

Obafemi smiled: "Me and Nathan go a long way back. When I left Southampton, we thought we’d never play with each other again and now we have the chance too!

"It’s an amazing moment to play with one of my long-time friends. I spoke to him before I came here to ask him what it’s like, and he said I’d love it. He’s not wrong.

"Familiar faces like Josh and Nathan can give you an insight on what it’s like, and everything they said is true. It’s amazing here and I’m just happy to be here."