Jay Rodriguez has rejoined Burnley from West Brom, the Premier League club have announced. The 29-year-old striker has signed a two-year deal to return to his hometown side, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee. Good to have you back, Jay 👊 pic.twitter.com/bAhS5FKUg7 — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 9, 2019 Rodriguez came through the Clarets youth system and scored 41 goals in 129 first-team appearances before joining Southampton in a £6million deal in 2012. He then spent five years with Saints and earned England recognition in 2013 but hopes of featuring at the World Cup the following year were dashed by a serious knee injury. Rodriguez scored 41 goals in his first spell with the Clarets (Matthew Vincent/PA) He moved to West Brom for £12million two years ago and scored 33 goals in 84 appearances for the Baggies, helping them reach the Championship play-offs last season. His signing continues Burnley’s summer business after the arrival of Dutch left-back Erik Pieters from Stoke. Topics Jay Rodriguez, Premier League, Burnley FA denounces Burnley fans’ booing of Bong Saints’ Rodriguez suffers knee injury setback Saints’ Rodriguez could miss entire season Rodriguez boost for Southampton Norwich extend Christoph Zimmermann stay South Africa head coach Baxter plays down favourites tag Goodwin feels ‘ready’ for St Mirren job a year after deciding not to pursue role Former Arsenal midfielder Edu becomes club’s first technical director Manchester United star expects to leave club in the next fortnight Monday’s big transfer rumours: Daniel Sturridge finds new club? Why Christian Eriksen wants to leave Tottenham – but is short of options for a move Why Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s valuations of Wilfried Zaha are BOTH right How VAR will be used in the Premier League in 2019/20 Quiz! Can you name Manchester City’s last 50 signings?
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