Burnley announced on their official website on Tuesday that West Ham United's England international midfielder James Ward-Prowse has joined the club on-loan.

According to Burnley's official statement, Ward-Prowse will play for the club on-loan until the end of the season, and the loan agreement does not include an option to buy.

After completing his transfer, Ward-Prowse, in his first interview with Burnley's official website, said: "I'm very happy to be here. When I learned that Burnley were interested in me and I spoke with the manager, I knew this loan was exactly what I needed."

"There's still a long road ahead until the end of the season, but I'll cherish every moment. I just want to get back on the pitch as soon as possible, wear the Burnley shirt, and give my all for the challenges ahead."

Furthermore, according to The Athletic, Ward-Prowse has been told by manager Nuno Espirito Santo since his first day in charge that he is not in his plans and can only train alone, forbidden from participating in 11-man training matches with anyone in the team. Therefore, the player had already been considering leaving.

About James Ward-Prowse

The 31-year-old Ward-Prowse was born on November 1, 1994, in Portsmouth, England. He is 1.73 meters tall and primarily plays as a center midfielder, but can also play as an attacking midfielder or right midfielder.

Ward-Prowse joined Southampton's youth academy at the age of eight before completing his Southampton first-team debut in an FA Cup match in October 2011 at the age of 16.

Since his debut, Ward-Prowse has been renowned nationwide for his exceptional set-piece abilities.

During his 12-year spell with the Saints, Ward-Prowse helped the club reach the Carabao Cup final once.

In August 2023, Ward-Prowse joined West Ham United for £30 million.

The following August, Ward-Prowse was loaned-out to Nottingham Forest, but due to a lack of playing time, he was recalled early in February of last year, becoming one of the key players in the Hammers team that helped the club successfully avoid relegation.

Since joining West Ham United, Ward-Prowse has made 73 appearances for the Premier League club in all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 12 assists. During which he has helped the club reach the quarterfinals of both the Carabao Cup and the Europa League once each.

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