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Wood joins Burnley in club-record deal

21 Aug 2017
New Burnley signing Chris Wood

New Zealand striker signs for Clarets on a four-year deal from Leeds United

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Burnley have completed the transfer of Chris Wood from Leeds United for a club-record undisclosed fee.

The New Zealand striker is Burnley's sixth summer signing after agreeing a four-year deal.

After brief Premier League spells with West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City, making 10 appearances, all off the bench, Wood scored 27 goals in the Championship for Leeds last season. 

“My ambition has been to play in the Premier League for years,” the 25-year-old told Clarets Player HD. "I’ve had tastes of being in there but I’ve never had the chance to give it a proper bash."

Wood will hope to make his PL debut for Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

See: Wood on Sean Dyche influence

"Wood’s arrival may shift Burnley to a front two. Will FPL managers favour him or Sam Vokes (£6.0m)? The price could be the deciding factor"

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