Luca Koleosho moves to Espanyol on a season-long loan from Burnley after two years in England. He originally joined Espanyol's youth system in 2020 and made six first-team appearances before Burnley paid €3 million in 2023. Burnley's ownership group, which includes Alan Pace and JJ Watt, has announced intentions to take over Espanyol and both were present as Espanyol opened LaLiga with a 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid; the takeover still requires final approval from Spain's Higher Sports Council (CSD). Koleosho is eligible for the USMNT, Canada, Italy and Nigeria, has represented Italy at U21 level, and returned from a knee injury to make 30 appearances as Burnley secured promotion.
Espanyol have completed the signing of former United States youth international Luca Koleosho on a season-long loan from Premier League side Burnley. Koleosho, 20, returns to the Barcelona-based team after spending two years in England. The winger initially joined Espanyol's youth system in 2020, going on to make six first-team appearances before signing for Burnley in a €3 million ($3.4m) deal in 2023.
It's the first deal between the two clubs since Burnley's ownership group, which includes American businessman Alan Pace and former NFL player JJ Watt, announced their intention to take over Espanyol. Both Pace and Watt were present last weekend as Espanyol kicked off their LaLiga campaign with a surprise 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid, although the takeover is still pending final approval from Spain's Higher Sports Council [CSD].
Having previously played for the U.S at youth level and been part of training camps with Canada's senior side, he has represented Italy since 2023, taking part in the U21 European Championships this past summer for the Azzurri. However, he has not yet played a senior match for Italy and the USMNT and Canada both remain attentive to the youngster's situation as they prepare to host the World Cup next summer.
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