By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Championship leaders Burnley finally unveiled Lyle Foster on Wednesday, ending days of speculation over the transfer of the striker,
Foster signed a deal at Turf Moor until the summer of 2027 and joins from Belgian outfit Westerlo for an undisclosed fee.
“I’m very happy to be here, I’m blessed and thankful for the opportunity and I just can’t wait to get started,” said Foster after sealing the deal.
“From the moment I heard that there was interest from Burnley, my heart and my head were set on the club. I’m so happy to be here now. It’s a dream for me.”
South African international Foster, 22, started his career at Orlando Pirates before enjoying spells with Monaco, Cercle Brugge, Vitoria de Guimaraes and Westerlo across Europe.
Foster joined Westerlo from Portuguese club Vitoria SC in August 2021, initially on loan, and having impressed in the 202-22 season, he made the move permanent at the start of the current campaign.
The Soweto-born forward, who has nine caps and one goal for Bafana Bafana, also featured for Belgian side Cercle Brugge (on loan) as well as French club Monaco.
Foster will add more firepower to Burnley’s attack as they seek a return to the Premier League, offering competition to Jay Rodriguez and Nathan Tella who have nine goals each for Kompany’s side that currently enjoy a five-point lead over second-placed Sheffield United.