Burnley may have suffered a tough Premier League relegation, but they are setting their sights on a comeback in the 2024-2025 season.
A major part of their hope is former Orlando Pirates star Lyle Foster, who is in excellent form and could help the Lancashire club secure a return to top-flight football.
Lyle Foster Shatters Records as South Africa’s Priciest Player
Foster made a significant move to Burnley after the club paid up to €11 million to sign him from Westerlo. This makes him the most expensive South African player ever.
Given his impressive performances in the 2023-2024 season, there’s no doubt that Burnley could easily demand a much higher fee for him from any Premier League club.
The hard-working forward bagged five goals and three assists in 24 appearances for Burnley, including 22 starts.
Despite Burnley’s relegation struggles, Foster stood out as one of their best players, showcasing resilience and skill, which makes his contributions even more remarkable.
Burnley’s Premier League Return Seems Promising
Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 season, Burnley is on the right path to securing promotion back to the Premier League.
As of now, they sit third in the English Championship and are still in the race for automatic promotion.
The top two teams in the Championship at the end of the 46-match regular season earn a direct spot in the Premier League, while third to sixth place teams enter the playoffs.
Burnley is currently in fantastic form, having won four of their last five games.
If they keep this momentum, promotion seems very likely.
Foster has also been playing well for his national team, scoring the first goal in Bafana Bafana’s impressive 2-0 win over Benin earlier this week.
What’s Next for Orlando Pirates?
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates fans are eager to see their team push for a spot in the Champions League semi-finals.
The Pirates are facing Algerian side MC Alger in the quarter-finals, with the first leg scheduled for April 1st in Algeria.
MC Alger is currently dominating the Algerian Ligue 1, sitting comfortably at the top with a seven-point lead after 20 matches.
Pirates are looking to show they can compete with the best in Africa.
Will Foster Stay at Burnley if They Don’t Make It Back to the Premier League?
The burning question for many is whether Lyle Foster will stay at Burnley if the club fails to earn promotion back to the Premier League.
His excellent form has sparked interest from several top clubs, and his future at Burnley could depend on the outcome of the season.
If Burnley fails to make the Premier League cut, Foster may decide to move on, but for now, he’s focused on helping his team achieve their goal.
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