English-born Ghanaian defender Richard Nartey is delighted to join Premier League side Burnley as a free agent.
The 22-year-old was released by Chelsea in July this year and was offered a chance by Burnley to train with them to keep in shape but has been able to impress the coaches to grab a deal.
Nartey spent last season at League One side Burton Albion on loan where he made 29 appearances.
"It’s a relief. After the whole Covid situation, I was just happy getting back into the swing of it," the youngster stated after appending his signature to the one-year deal with an option for an extension.
"Burnley let me come originally, just to get fit, which I was always grateful for, regardless. Now I’ve signed here is a great feeling for me."
"Everyone here made me feel like I had been here for years. I felt comfortable settling down and they have been a huge help in making me feel comfortable up here."
He added, "You reach an age at Chelsea where you want to break through."
"The loan last year helped me a lot, but coming here with that family feeling I feel like I have a direction of where I’m going and progression. I think it’s a new chapter in my life."