Cullen agrees new three-year Burnley contract

Josh Cullen has played 80 times for Burnley since a move from Anderlecht in 2022

Josh Cullen has agreed a new three-year contract with Burnley, with the option of a fourth year.

Cullen joined the Clarets in 2022 from Belgian club Anderlecht and has since made 80 appearances, scoring three goals.

The Republic of Ireland midfielder, 28, was part of the Burnley side that won promotion in to the Premier League in 2023 but could not prevent relegation from the top flight last season.

"It’s always good to commit your future to the club. A club that in the two years I’ve been here has really felt like home," he told the club's website.

"I’m just eager now to get back to work this season and get the club back to where it belongs in the Premier League."

Cullen was brought to Turf Moor by previous boss Vincent Kompany, with the pair having worked together in Belgium.

He was a key figure in the side that amassed 101 points in winning the Championship in the 2022-2023 season.

But that side could not maintain their place in the top tier and Cullen will now have an important role to play in Scott Parker's rebuild.

There has been a huge churn in the squad with 15 first-team players departing permanently this summer, including many in the last two weeks of the transfer window.

Despite that, Burnley are sixth after four games and Parker has left a positive impression.

"It’s been great," Cullen said. "A breath of fresh air around the place. Fresh ideas and a fresh voice.

"I speak on behalf of all of the squad when I say everyone enjoys working with him. We’re really enjoying it and looking forward to the rest of the season.”