Robbie Brady has joined Burnley for a club record transfer fee.
After months of speculation, that began during Euro 2016, Brady has finally left Norwich City in a deal worth £13m. (The Canaries will receive an initial £10m for the Republic of Ireland international, and a further £3m in add-ons).
The transfer fee breaks Burnley’s previous record, when they paid Derby County £10.5m for Jeff Hendrick.
That means the club’s most expensive signings are both former St Kevin’s Boys’ teammates. Brady and Hendrick played together for the Dublin schoolboy side as children.
According to The Telegraph, Brady has completed his medical, and signed a three and a half year deal with Burnley.
BREAKING: We are delighted to announce the club record signing of Robbie Brady from @CanariesFC on a three-and-a-half year deal. pic.twitter.com/CRiukqkPm8
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 31, 2017
Robbie Brady has completed medical at Burnley ahead of club record £13m move.Bolton accept £3m bid (incl addons) from Forest for Zach Clough
— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) January 31, 2017
Brady’s transfer appeared to be delayed as Norwich secured a replacement for 25-year-old, whom they signed from Hull City in 2015.
Alex Neill’s side signed Yanic Wildschut from Wigan Athletic for £7 million earlier today, opening the way for Brady to join Burnley.
