Burnley sign defender Hjalmar Ekdal from Djurgarden IF

Burnley have announced the signing of defender Hjalmar Ekdal from Djurgarden IF for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old Sweden international has arrived at Turf Moor on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

Ekdal said: “Burnley and Vincent Kompany have done amazing things so far this season, it’s something I really wanted to be a part of.

“It feels really good, I can’t wait to meet the team now and play in front of the amazing crowd at Turf Moor.”