Rodriguez Signs One-Year Contract Extension at Burnley

Striker, Jay Rodriguez has signed an one-year contract extension at Burnley. 

Rodriguez’s current contract was set to expire on 30 June but his decision to commit to an one-year extension will keep him at Turf Moor until June 2025, as the Clarets return to the Championship after they suffered relegation from the Premier League.

Addressing his decision to stay with his boyhood club, Rodriguez commented: “It’s a great feeling and a real privilege to represent Burnley, my hometown club.

“Being offered another year was a proud moment and there was no way I could say no.

“It was a no brainer for myself, my family and my friends and there was nothing else in my mind apart from signing and playing for this club for as long as I can.

“Burnley is all I’ve known, being from the town. The football club is a massive part of the town and to be able to represent Burnley is always special so no matter what I do, it will always be a big part of my life.”

Rodriguez made his 250th league appearance for Burnley in a final-day defeat to Nottingham Forest at the end of this season.

Reflecting upon that milestone, Rodriguez described it as “a fantastic moment.”

“To reach those kinds of numbers was a pinch yourself moment, and obviously that comes with my age!

“It’s 250 more appearances than I ever thought I’d have. To just have one was the aim when I was growing up hoping to play football for a living, so to have 250 is amazing.”

The 34 year-old striker also singled out the Clarets’ 5-0 home win over Sheffield United in December as another highlight in a tough campaign.

“You always try and find positives within a season, and I’d say the Sheffield United game was one of them. It was a big one and to settle the nerves so early was great.”

Rodriguez is now focused on achieving instant promotion back to the top-flight despite manager, Vincent Kompany’s departure for Bayern Munich.

“It’s about sticking together and working hard for each other. We’ve got a big task on our hands but it’s something to look forward to and we’re keen to go and grab it.”