Talented footballer Kian Yari could be on his way to the Premiership after securing a contract at Burnley FC.
The 15-year-old from Hale Barns is currently preparing to sit 11 GCSEs at St Ambrose College.
But after impressing the Championship-topping Clarets – where he has been training for the past six years – Kian will leave next summer to continue his education with the club both on and off the field.
Said to be a “tough tackling central midfield player with cultured control off both feet”, he started playing at Hale United when he was just four.
“I still remember the games and am thankful to all the volunteers who run that club and to those at Broadheath Central where I went next. They provide a good grounding for any young footballer,” he said.
He’s also had brief spells at both Manchester United and City but says he has found his spiritual home at Burnley.
“I love it at Burnley; it’s a club that really cares about its young players and the wider community and I have seen the club on the up and up and hopefully we will regain our Premiership spot this year.”
Kian combines his studies with training four times a week and a game on Sundays and knows he will have to work hard to earn his chance.
“It’s a hugely competitive environment but we all know that and we all want each other to succeed. I am determined to work my hardest and hopefully have a career in football, if not on the pitch then connected to the game.”
