Burnley have announced the arrival of 17-year-old midfielder, Benn Ward, from Hastings United.
Ward, who is a first-year scholar, came up to Burnley for a trial in November, after being spotted by academy recruitment, Nicky Law.
And after impressing the coaching staff on and off the pitch, Ward, who has played first-team football for Hastings, was invited back to Turf Moor to put pen-to-paper on a deal with the Clarets.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion youngster, who operates in central-midfield, will link-up with Tony Philliskirk's U18 side originally.
After signing, Ward told Burnley's website: “I am buzzing to be back up here, the players, staff, coaches, everyone has been great with me.
“The facilities here are great, the stadium and the training ground, it's amazing and I can't wait to get going now.
“I just want to hopefully progress here and do well for the club and see where that takes me here."
