Burnley transfer news: Wilson Odobert moves to Turf Moor for undisclosed fee
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Wilson Odobert (right) has been capped three times by France's Under-20 side and scored one goal
Burnley have signed France Under-20 forward Wilson Odobert for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.
The 18-year-old joins from French side Troyes, who were relegated from Ligue 1 last season.
Odobert came through Paris St-Germain's academy but rejected a professional contract with the club in order to play first-team football with Troyes.
"The project here excited me," Odobert told Burnley's website. , external
"I really liked it. The manager, the team, the town. I really love it and it's a really good project for me.
"I want to play as much as possible at Burnley, do as well as I can with the team, stay in the team and play the best I possibly can for the club."
Odobert made 32 appearances for Troyes last season, scoring four goals.
Burnley were beaten 3-0 by Treble winners Manchester City at Turf Moor on Friday in their opening Premier League game.
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