Tottenham have confirmed that a move has taken place with another Premier League club for one of their teenage defenders
Tottenham have confirmed that teenage centre-back Roman Egan-Riley has joined fellow Premier League side Burnley on a permanent transfer.
The 19-year-old joined Spurs two-and-a-half years ago from Manchester City but struggled for consistent minutes in both the U18s and U21s. The defender made 10 U18 Premier League appearances in his first season at the club under then coach Stuart Lewis, recording one assist during 302 minutes of action and in his second campaign he played six league games, contributing another assist across 293 minutes.
This season brought a couple of appearances in Premier League 2 for Wayne Burnett's development squad before the decision was made for Egan-Riley to move back up to the north west and a new start at the Clarets after impressing on trial.
The defender has penned a contract until the end of the current season and will continue with Burnley's U21s squad.
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"I’m excited to be here because it’s a big club," he said. "I think this is a great opportunity for me to come and showcase what I can do, and everybody around the building has been really nice with me.
"I’ve not played as much football as I would have liked over recent years, so I’m looking forward to testing myself against some of the best players in the country and I can’t wait to get started."
Burnley academy manager Chris Casper added: "Roman has earned a contract with us after impressing on trial. His physical profile is fantastic for a centre-back, and with continued hard work on and off the pitch we’re confident that he can fulfil his potential here in Lancashire."
The teenager had posted on social media back in January 2024 when he stepped up into the professional game with his first contract: "Proud moment for me and my family to sign my first professional contract with @spursofficial thank you to everyone who has helped me on my journey so far."