Former Town keeper Vaclav Hladky has joined Championship Burnley on a two-year deal.

The 33-year-old left Portman Road at the start of the month having been unable to agree new terms with the Blues.

Reports in his home country had linked him with various Czech clubs but with a deal on the table at Turf Moor.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be here and get all the paperwork done,” Hladky told the Clarets official site.

“I’ve heard a lot of things about Burnley and I’m well aware of this club, it’s got great history, an unbelievable fanbase and I knew it was the place for me.

“I’m excited to get out and train today, I feel really well and I’m ready to get out there.”

Hladky effectively replaces Aro Muric, who joined Town from Burnley earlier in the week.

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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 04:32 - Jul 20 Trafford was just training with the England squad pre-Euros and is rumoured to be on his way to Newcastle for over 20 million. If he stays, he is starting. Full stop. With few solid offers and training having begun, highly doubt Vas received a huge sign on fee. And remember he wanted a three year deal with us. Looks like he gambled and lost.
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Europa added 10:21 - Jul 20 Czech media suggests that it was hinted (I'm trying to couch this as vaguely as I can) to Hladký that Trafford was on his way. It may just be that Burnley's offer was the only one on the table, but he does seem to have been looking for a place where'd he'd be number one (he was apparently very keen on Baník Ostrava until they told him he would have to fight for his place). Oh, and they also say that Ipswich have been unfairly maligned in the Czech Republic for seemingly dumping a Czech footballer so cavalierly (after reportedly offering him a very low wage to stay) because, in all honesty, he probably wasn't good enough for the PL.

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blueboy1981 added 14:37 - Jul 20 Costly Deal ? - have we come out the Right Side of this ?? The Season will prove the Answer !!
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