Burnley have announced the arrival of Georges-Kevin Nkoudou from Tottenham on loan for the remainder of the season.
Nkoudou, who will wear the No.7 shirt for Burnley, has been granted the opportunity to gain regular playing time elsewhere by Tottenham.
The 22-year-old joined Tottenham in the summer of 2016 but has failed to make any impression in England.
Burnley have no option to retain NKoudou’s services beyond the end of the season and the former France U21 international has revealed a chat with former Claret Kieran Trippier convinced him to make the move.
“When I spoke with Trippier he told me good things about this club, about the players and everything about Burnley,” N’Koudou told Burnley’s official website. I am happy to be here, so thank-you Trippier.
“I think it’s a big opportunity to play my first minutes this season in the Premier League. Everyone is shocked because Burnley is just after the big six. They have played very well.
“I watched the last game against Liverpool when they played very well and were unlucky. That’s why I have come here, to find football.
“I knew he [Sean Dyche] is a big manager who likes young players and players who go forward, so it suits my character to come here and I am happy to work with him.
“I hope to help the club. If I can, I will. But the last word is with the manager. If he puts me on the pitch I will do everything to help the team go forward.
“I am ready to play and waiting on the starting blocks. If the manager puts me on the pitch I will to everything on the pitch.”
Burnley prioritised the need to sign a new winger this month after Robbie Brady suffered a season-ending injury at the start of December.
Since the start of last season, N’Koudou requires the fewest minutes per successful dribble in the Premier League (1 every 7.1 minutes of action).
