Patrick Bamford joins Burnley on season-long loan from Chelsea

Patrick Bamford in action for Norwich City on March 5, 2016
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Patrick Bamford joins Burnley from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

Burnley have announced the signing of Patrick Bamford from Chelsea on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old has already been shipped out on loan five times since joining the Blues from Nottingham Forest in 2012.

Bamford, who is capped at England Under-21 level, has had spells at MK Dons, Derby County, Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace and Norwich City.

The striker played a key part in Boro's 2014-15 campaign by scoring 17 goals in 38 Championship appearances, but last season he struggled for game time at Palace, which eventually resulted in a short spell at Norwich, where he made seven appearances.

Bamford will aim to get minutes under his belt at Turf Moor as the Clarets try to retain their Premier League status after earning promotion to the top flight in May.

The striker could make his debut in Burnley's home match against Hull City after the international break on September 10.

Patrick Bamford in action for Crystal Palace on July 24, 2015
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