Swans confirm Obafemi’s Burnley move – close the door on the way out

The Swans have confirmed that Michael Obafemi has left the club to join Burnley on a loan deal with an option to buy, subject to EFL and international clearance.

Obafemi has long since wanted away from the club after just eighteen months in SA1 and leaves the club with 15 goals to his name.

Burnley first showed an interest back in the summer but could not agree a fee with the Swans and that looked like continuing into January.

There was even doubt as to whether Burnley would be interested given their place well clear at the top of the league and heading to the Premier League.  It seems though that Vincent Kompany remains a fan and Obafemi is officially a claret.

Speaking to the Burnley official site on completing the deal, Obafemi said “I’m glad to be here. It’s been a busy few days, but I am just glad that it’s finally done now.

“When I first heard of Burnley’s interest in the summer I was adamant to come here, obviously it didn’t happen then but now I’m here and I just can’t wait to play in the Claret and Blue.”

Bye then