Swiss striker pens Turf Moor deal
Burnley Football Club are delighted to announce the arrival of Switzerland international Zeki Amdouni on a five-year-deal from FC Basel for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old striker scored 12 goals in the Swiss Super League last season and was the top scorer in the UEFA Conference League with seven goals.
The Geneva-born attacker made his senior debut for his native country last year, before scoring his first goal for Switzerland in March against Belarus. He followed that up with four more goals in his next three games.
Zeki went on to represent the U21s this summer in the UEFA U21 European Championship where he scored in the quarter-finals against Spain.
After becoming a Claret, Zeki said: “I’m very happy to be here and I’m excited to start.
“The last two months were very important to me; I spoke to the coach, and he really wanted me. Also, I really wanted to work with him, for me that’s the most important. For my career, to choose a good club, where the coach wants you is important to me.
“I know the Premier League is best league in the world. It’s not easy for sure but I am confident with the coach, and the staff, I can do good things here.”
Manager Vincent Kompany added: “He’s been on our radar for quite a while now.
“Zeki is such a goal threat. The way he can play the final pass creates so many assists and thanks to the amount of work he puts in on the pitch – he scores plenty himself.
“He’s a very intelligent footballer, technically gifted and with a great work ethic. He works really hard!
“We’re looking forward to working with him. He’s a big talent.”
