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Wolves sign Fletcher from Burnley

ESPN staff
June 3, 2010
Steven Fletcher's goals could not prevent Burnley's relegation © Getty Images
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed their second signing of the close season by moving for Burnley striker Steven Fletcher.

The Scottish forward, who is believed to have cost Mick McCarthy's outfit a club record £6.5 million, scored eight goals from 35 Premier League starts for the Turf Moor outfit.

The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract at Molineux. He is likely to be replaced as the focal point of Burnley's attack by Chris Iwelumo, who moved in the opposite direction between the clubs earlier this week.

"We are delighted to complete the signing of Steven Fletcher," said Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey. "He was one of Mick's main targets for the summer and - just like last season with Kevin Doyle - we were able to register our interest early and get the deal done.

"He is a Scottish international who has been heavily scouted by our management and scouting team and is an excellent player whom, despite his relatively young age, already boasts plenty of experience at the top level in both England and Scotland.

"He showed last season with Burnley, a team which were eventually relegated, that not only can he score goals in the Premier League but also achieve a consistent level of performance in his all-round game.

"We believe Steven's abilities and qualities will perfectly complement Kevin, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and the other strikers already at the club and create some fierce competition for places up front next season."

Earlier this week, Wolves completed the signing of Belgian defender Jelle van Damme from Anderlecht for an undisclosed fee.

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