USMNT Prospect Luca Koleosho Returns to Espanyol on Loan from Burnley

barcelona, spain - Espanyol has signed former US youth international Luca Koleosho on a season-long loan from Burnley. Koleosho, 20, rejoins Espanyol after a two-year stint in England.

Luca Koleosho Joins Espanyol on Loan

Espanyol has secured the signing of Luca Koleosho, a former United States youth international, on a season-long loan from Burnley in a significant move for the young prospect.

Return to Barcelona-Based Team

Koleosho, aged 20, is making a return to Espanyol after spending two years playing in England. The winger had initially joined Espanyol's youth system in 2020 and later transferred to Burnley in a €3 million deal in 2023.

Significance of the Deal

This transfer marks the first agreement between the two clubs following Burnley's ownership group, including Alan Pace and JJ Watt, expressing interest in the takeover of Espanyol.

Both Pace and Watt were in attendance as Espanyol began their LaLiga campaign with a notable 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid. However, the ownership change is subject to final approval from Spain's Higher Sports Council [CSD].

International Prospects for Koleosho

Koleosho, born in Connecticut, faces an important year with the upcoming World Cup. He is eligible to play for the USMNT, Canada, Italy, and Nigeria. While having represented Italy at the U21 European Championships, he is yet to feature in a senior international match.

The USMNT and Canada are closely monitoring Koleosho's progress as they gear up to host the World Cup next year.

Career Highlights

After a promising start at Burnley under Vincent Kompany, Koleosho suffered a knee injury that ended his season prematurely. He made a successful comeback last season with 30 appearances as Burnley secured promotion back to the Premier League under Scott Parker.