Premier League side sign Bantams teenager... plus Marshall joins City

Bradford City rookie striker Oliver McBurnie has signed for Premier League outfit Swansea City.
City's Oliver McBurnie sets off on a run.City's Oliver McBurnie sets off on a run.
City's Oliver McBurnie sets off on a run.

The 19-year-old Bantams striker has penned a three-year deal at the Liberty Stadium for an “undisclosed fee”.

The 6’ 2” striker featured 20 times for Bradford’s first-team during his time at Valley Parade, while he scored five goals in 14 appearances during a loan spell at Chester last season.

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“I’m really excited about getting started,” he said. “I’ve known about the interest for a little while now but it all got finalised pretty quickly and the hard work starts now.

“I’m thankful for everything that Bradford has done for me, but when a club like Swansea comes in for you then you can’t say no.

“It’s the perfect opportunity for me and the right time to sign. Hopefully I can have a good start for the Under-21s and continue to learn and develop during my time here.

“Swansea are now playing Category One games and they are the best fixtures in the country. You want to challenge yourself against the best players and I’m really looking forward to getting started.”

Bradford have brought in winger Mark Marshall, 28, from Port Vale on a two-year deal.