The Irishman joins the Clarets from Stoke City, and despite only being 20, the towering centre-back established himself as a standout performer in the Championship, and is seemingly intent on doing the same in the top flight.
“Everything about it is top drawer. It’s massive. It’s what I want to do,” said Collins, who became City's youngest captain when he led the side at the start of the 2019/20 season.
“I want to play in the Premier League. It’s going to be a jump but I think I can be ready for it.
“Every season they go into it, Burnley look dangerous. They can always hurt teams and it’s a really attractive team to come and play for.
“I want a challenge. That’s why I play football – to challenge myself and I can’t wait to get going.
“I want to play big games, I want to play against these players – I really can’t wait.
“Looking at Burnley, looking at what they’ve done in the last few seasons and what they want for the future; everything played a part.
“I think they do have big expectations at this club and I want to be part of it.”
Collins has been capped twice by the Republic of Ireland at youth international level, and featured 22 times in the second tier for the Potters last term.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. City complete Grealish deal
Manchester City will announce the signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa after Euro 2020. A deal worth around £88 million has supposedly been agreed between the two sides. (CaughtOffside) (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Miller on brink of Leeds move
Leeds United are set to complete a move for Birmingham City youngster Amari Miller.The attacker has missed the Blues’ pre-season trip and will instead completed his switch to Elland Road. (Telegraph) (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)
Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
3. Silva on Toon radar
Portuguese international Rafa Silva is back on Newcastle United’s radar this summer. (Mirror) (Photo by Matthias Schrader - Pool/Getty Images)
Photo: Matthias Schrader - Pool
4. Hertha sign potential Cunha replacement
Ghana forward Kevin Prince Boateng has rejoined Hertha Berlin on a free transfer following his spell at Italian side AC Monza, potentially opening the door for Leeds United target Matheus Cunha to leave the German club. (Various) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo: JOHN MACDOUGALL