Official : Nigerian Starlet Signs Two-Year Deal With Premier League Club Burnley

Through their official website,  Burnley have announced that the promising Nigerian talent Richard Taylor has penned a scholarship deal with the Premier League club.

Born October 2, 2000, Taylor was one of the scholars introduced by the Clarets at the start of this week.

The highly-rated teenager started training with Burnley's U18s squad on Monday ahead of the new season.

It is envisaged that he will be included in the U18 roster when they travel to the Czech Republic on July 19 to take part in the prestigious Generali CEE Cup.

Both Burnley and Richard Taylor have confirmed that the player is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams.

Igho Kingsley

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