Burnley Football Club have signed centre-back Luke McNally on a four-year deal from Oxford United. The club announced: “Burnley Football Club are delighted to announce the arrival of Luke McNally on a four-year contract from Oxford United for an undisclosed fee.”
McNally said: “It’s unreal to be here, I’m absolutely buzzing and so glad to have got the move done.
“It’s all happened so quick really, I just can’t wait to start now and I’m really excited.
“I’m looking to just bring my own game and do what I do best, I know it’s a big step-up for me.
“But I did well in the move from Ireland over to Oxford, so I’ll be looking to that again here.
“I would like to say first and foremost to defend, but there’s more to the game now than just to defend.
“On the ball I have improved a lot, so will look to continue that here and develop.
“If you look back most centre-back’s here have been really successful at the club.
“It’s important for me to learn of the lads that are here now and I’m really looking forward to meeting Nathan (Collins) and playing with him.”
The club’s manager Vincent Kompany added: “Luke is a young player. He’s good on the ball, wins his challenges, and knows how to defend. We are delighted he is now a part of our squad.”
“We are pleased to welcome him to our Club. He has shown all the qualities we were looking for in a central defender. And we are looking forward to working with Luke.”
