The 21-year-old midfielder signs a five-year deal with the Clarets after a successful season at Southampton.Lesley UgochukwuLesley Ugochukwu has officially joined Burnley FC on Wednesday, August 6,

Graham: Ugochukwu is a good acquisition, even at £20m-plus. It's a lot of money for Burnley but we're paying for potential, and survival in the Premier League. With the retained core of last season's team, additions such as him are essential for survival.

Burnley have completed the signing of Nigerian-born French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea for a fee of over £20 million. Lesley Ugochukwu, 21, has signed a five-year contract at Turf Moor, becoming Burnley’s latest addition ahead of the 2025/2026 season.