LONDON (AP) - Champions League newcomer Leipzig has sold Scotland winger Oliver Burke to West Bromwich Albion.
West Brom says the 20-year-old Burke signed a five-year contract though did not announce the fee. British media valued the deal at 15 million pounds ($19.2 million).
Burke spent one year in Germany, helping Leipzig finish a surprise runner-up to Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich. On Thursday, Leipzig was drawn in a Champions League group with Monaco, Porto and Beziktas.
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Still, Burke joins one of only three clubs to win its first two games in the Premier League season.
Burke says on West Brom’s website: “I feel like it is a time for me to move on and play more games.”
West Brom says the Scot is cleared to play against Stoke on Sunday.
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