Burnley snap up former Rangers man for their Under-21 ranks
Burnley have added a former Rangers defender to their Under-21 ranks following a successful trial period.
Cameron Scott has signed an 18-month contract with the Clarets and will immediately link up with Andy Farrell’s development side.
The 18-year-old is primarily a left-back but can also play at centre-back and left midfield.
“It’s a great feeling to be here,” he said.
“When you’re younger you always want to be at the top clubs and being at a Premier League club like Burnley was really attractive to me.
“There are quite a few Scottish lads around the building too, including Ellis [Clark] who I played against for years and Muzz [Murray Campbell] who is from the same area as me.
“I really enjoyed my two weeks here, the set up’s really good and the training ground’s phenomenal so it was a no brainer.”
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Scott, who has a South African mother, has been capped by Scotland at Under-16 and Under-17 level.
While his mother pushed him to play rugby as a youngster, he fell in love with football on a family holiday and subsequently joined Rangers at the age of nine, progressing right through the age groups to sign his first professional contract when 16.
Academy manager Chris Casper added: “Cameron is a strong addition to our U21s group ahead of the second half of the season.
“He impressed with his attitude and technical ability on trial and with the physical profile to match, I look forward to seeing him fulfil his potential with us.”
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