Michael Obafemi has been shipped out on loan to League One side Blackpool after his successful spell out in Germany.

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The Burnley striker was due to spend the season with Bundesliga.2 side Vfl Bochum, but ended up making just three appearances, totalling 30 minutes of action.

The 25-year-old has now been recalled early and immediately sent to Bloomfield Road, where he will be tasked with helping keep the Seasiders in the third tier.

It’s Obafemi’s fourth loan spell since arriving at Turf Moor in January 2023, initially on loan before the move was made permanent.

Blackpool boss Ian Evatt admits Obafemi has a point to prove, commenting: “Michael is very talented and for us to be able to bring in a player of his quality is really exciting.

“He has a history of scoring goals in the Championship and has Premier League experience too.

“He has a point to prove and is desperate to get back to where he was in his career not too long ago. That can only bode well for us."

Obafemi saw just 30 minutes of action during his time in Germany (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

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Obafemi, meanwhile, is glad to be back on British shores.

“It feels great and I’m thankful for this opportunity to play here,” he said.

“I’ve learned a lot about myself recently and it’s a great time for me to come back to the UK.

"I’m here to score goals and try and help the side climb up the table and get to where it needs to be.”

Obafemi first signed for Burnley on loan during the 2022/23 season, scoring twice in 14 appearances as Vincent Kompany’s side won the Championship title.

While his move was made permanent at the end of the season, the Republic of Ireland international made just two appearances during the subsequent Premier League campaign.

He was eventually shipped out on loan to Millwall in January 2024, where he scored twice in 14 games.

Obafemi again returned to the Championship last season, playing 31 times for Plymouth Argyle, scoring twice again.

He was lined up to join Turkish side Kasimpasa earlier this summer, even going as far as travelling over to complete the move – only to back out of the deal at the last minute.

He eventually joined Bochum on transfer deadline day, but failed to make an impression.

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