Burnley Make Nathan Redmond ‘Sing’ Backstreet Boys Song to Announce His Signing: Video

Burnley Make Nathan Redmond ‘Sing’ Backstreet Boys Song to Announce His Signing: Video

Joel Reyes
updated at July 21, 2023 at 2:24 PM
  • Burnley signed free agent winger Nathan Redmond on a two-year deal
  • The Clarets used a clip from Brooklyn Nine-Nine to announce his arrival
  • The 29-year-old became Burnley’s seventh signing of the offseason

Burnley have continued to bolster their lineup for the upcoming Premier League season, signing free agent, Nathan Redmond, on a two-year deal.

He became the club’s seventh signing following their return to the Premier League in May.

The Clarets’ social media team found another unique way to announce their newest signing, using a hilarious clip from the American TV show 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' to relay the news.

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Nathan Redmond in action during the Turkish Super Lig match between Fatih Karagumruk SK and Besiktas JK on January 31, 2023, in Istanbul, Turkey. Images: BSR Agency.
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In the clip, Detective Jake Peralta (played by Andy Samberg) makes the guys in the criminal line-up sing the Backstreet Boys’ song 'I Want It That Way 'so they can be easily identified.

Burnley inserted Redmond as suspect No. 5 in the clip, per their Twitter account, making him 'sing' along to the classic tune.

When the witness said, 'It was number 5', Redmond reappeared in the video. He continued the witness’s statement, saying he 'has signed for Burnley! Up The Clarets!'

Redmond makes Premier League return

Redmond spent last season at Turkish club, Besiktas, scoring five goals and recording five assists in 25 Super Lig appearances.

The former Norwich and Southampton player, who has one England cap to his name, opted to leave Besiktas at the end of his contract.

Redmond joins Burnley revolution

Redmond is delighted to play professional football back in England, telling the club’s website that he 'always had aspirations to play again in the Premier League'.

He found the Clarets to be a perfect fit for him, saying:

"Burnley's project matches with my ambitions. The management team feel like they can enhance my game more and see the value I can bring on and off the field. It feels like a perfect match."

Burnley have signed several players this offseason, including England Under-21 goalkeeper, James Trafford from Manchester City and Swiss forward, Zeki Amdouni from Basel, per the BBC.

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Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.