Burnley Signs Defender Axel Tuanzebe on Free Transfer from Ipswich

Burnley has signed defender Axel Tuanzebe on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract with Ipswich Town. The 27-year-old, who began his senior career at Manchester United and has had loan spells at Aston Villa and Napoli, played a key role in Ipswich's promotion to the Premier League and made 22 appearances in the top flight last season. Tuanzebe opted to remain in the Premier League by joining newly promoted Burnley on a reported one-year deal, turning down a contract extension with Ipswich. Burnley's head coach Scott Parker praised Tuanzebe's clear decision, and the signing marks Burnley's third summer addition after Dutch left-back Quilindschy Hartman and goalkeeper Max Weiss. Tuanzebe, a DR Congo international with three caps, is expected to contribute significantly to Burnley's campaign and is likely to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations later this year. The move also brings Tuanzebe closer to his Manchester roots, as he described joining Burnley as a new chapter near home.