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Burnley manager Kompany happy penning new contract

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has signed a new five-year contract.

Kompany, who has been linked with the jobs at Tottenham and Chelsea, has guided the Clarets back to the Premier League at first attempt.

"Burnley and Turf Moor felt right pretty much from the start," he said.

"So it also feels right to sign for the next five years.

"Together with the fans, we have made Turf Moor a fortress again and continue to look forward to the future and the job of making Burnley better with every step."

Burnley chairman Alan Pace also said: "He is the perfect fit for how we all see Burnley Football Club moving forward.

"An extraordinary leader, setting ever higher standards and driving our club to the levels we all want to achieve."

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