Centre back Luke McNally has revealed that playing under Vincent Kompany was a key factor in his move to Burnley.
McNally joined the Clarets on Tuesday evening from Oxford United for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year deal at Turf Moor.
The 22-year-old becomes Kompany's second signing of the summer transfer window, following attacking midfielder Scott Twine's move from MK Dons.
For McNally though, this move appears to have taken on extra significance, due to the fact that he is now playing under one of the best to have ever played in the position that he occupies.
Indeed, it seems that is something that proved rather significant for the centre back, when he made the decision to complete this transfer.
Speaking to The Burnley Express about how he found out about Burnley and Kompany's interest in signing him, McNally said: “It was incredible, I was with my friend at the time, and we couldn’t believe it.
“It didn’t feel real, I was so happy and it felt strange in a way. That was one of the main things of coming here, the facilities as well are unreal.