Loum Tchaouna Set to Join Burnley from Lazio in €15m Transfer

Burnley are close to signing Loum Tchaouna from Lazio for €15 million plus a sell-on clause. The player is already headed to England for a medical check.

WHAT HAPPENED?

After one season at Lazio, Loum Tchaouna is leaving to join Burnley. The clubs agreed on a €15 million deal with a sell-on clause for Lazio. Tchaouna wasn’t a regular starter under Marco Baroni, scoring only two goals and one assist in all competitions last season. Burnley quickly increased their offer, and Lazio accepted. Tchaouna will have a medical and sign a long-term contract with Burnley.

A previous report confirmed that Tchaouna scored two goals and registered one assist in all competitions during his time at Lazio.

BURNLEY’S AMBITIONS AND TCHAOUNA’S ROLE

Burnley were promoted back to the Premier League and aim to avoid immediate relegation like Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton. Scott Parker’s team believes Tchaouna can regain the promise he showed at Salernitana, which led to his move to Lazio. At 21 and a French youth international, Tchaouna’s athleticism and attacking skills are seen as valuable for Burnley as they strengthen their squad.

Burnley confirmed the signing of Axel Tuanzebe on a one-year deal, strengthening their defensive lineup as they prepare for the Premier League season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BURNLEY AND TCHAOUNA?

After completing the medical and signing the contract, Tchaouna will be Burnley’s fifth summer signing as they prepare for the Premier League. Their first match of the season is against West Ham, who finished ninth last year. Burnley secured promotion, winning the Championship, and aim for a strong start to ensure safety. For Tchaouna, this transfer is an opportunity to regain form and confidence after a difficult time in Italy and prove himself in England’s top league. Lazio will use the sale funds to reshape their squad after missing European qualification last season.

A previous report stated that West Ham finished ninth in the Premier League during the last season. Burnley, winning the Championship, aims for a strong start to its Premier League campaign.