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England Under 21 star REJECTS Burnley offer to join former Man United star at European giants

Defender CJ Egan-Riley has joined Marseille after rejecting a new contract at Burnley.

The 22-year-old played a key role in the Clarets' promotion to the Premier League but has chosen to make the switch to Ligue 1.

Marseille announced the signing on Saturday after Egan-Riley passed a medical, and he will link up with his new club following the conclusion of England's campaign at the European Under 21 Championship.

Burnley revealed earlier this week that Egan-Riley had rejected a 'significant long-term contract' at Turf Moor.

His performances in the Clarets' record-breaking defence put him firmly on the radar and earned him a place in the 2024-25 Championship team of the season.