Zian Fleming is having a Premier League season that commands attention, even if burnley Have struggled.
With eight goals to his name, exceptional performances and the status of arguably Burnley’s best player, his reputation continues to grow.
If he continues to impress, a big move could be made in the summer. But the Dutch attacker is absolutely clear about one thing, getting back into the top three of the Eredivisie is not an automatic upgrade.
A name emerging at Burnley
Gian Fleming’s rise has been anything but linear. He has gone from Ajax’s academy to PEC Zwolle, NEC Nijmegen and Fortuna Sittard.
He then moved to Millwall for €2.5m in 2022, where he scored 23 goals and eight assists in 92 games, before Burnley signed him on loan two years later. Last summer, he made the move permanent for €8.3m.
He has impressed at Turf Moor, scoring 23 goals and four assists in 62 games, including eight goals in the Premier League this season.
Speaking to Voetbal InternationalHe reflected on that current reality and how unrealistic it feels.
“Sometimes I stop and think about it,” he said.
“PEC Zwolle loaned me to NEC in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. Not long ago, I was fighting against relegation from the Eredivisie with Fortona.
“Now I play in the stadiums where I used to go with my parents and brothers during the Christmas holidays.”
With Burnley battling relegation, his performances have sparked speculation about a move. This also includes a possible return to the Netherlands. However, Fleming was not shy about addressing it directly.
“It seems a bit unrealistic, but the top three in the Netherlands are not even a step forward at the moment,” he said.
“The Champions League, competing for titles: that’s for sure. But the Eredivisie, with all due respect, offers much less resistance than the Premier League. I don’t know, and I’m not ruling out anything. But don’t say that: it’s a dream move too.”
Premier League ambitions take priority
Zian Fleming’s current contract at Burnley runs until 2029, and his intentions are clear. He wants to remain at the top level and keep proving that he belongs there.
He concluded, “The Premier League has made me want more. I would like to play there in the years to come.”
For that to happen with Burnley, survival is essential. Scott Parker’s side are currently 17 points apart from Tottenham on 10 points.thThis seems unlikely.
Fleming has been clear that he wants to remain at the top level, with his comments perhaps opening the door for other Premier League teams to make moves.
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