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Former Chelsea youth product Richard Nartey seals Burnley move after impressing on trial with the club's Under 23s

Burnley have signed former Chelsea defender Richard Nartey following a spell on trial.

The 22-year-old centre back also had interest from Sheffield United and West Brom.

Nartey, who had been at Chelsea since he was nine, was released in the summer on the back of making 29 appearances for League One side Burton Albion while on loan there last season.

Richard Nartey has officially joined Burnley following a successful spell on trial with the U23s

Burnley offered him a chance and after figuring regularly for their U23s he has now been rewarded with a contract.

'It's a relief.