Burnley have completed the signing of French goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert, who will now compete with Max Weiss for the number one shirt. The 27-year-old arrives from Stade Brestois for an undisclosed fee and pens a four-year contract at Turf Moor. He becomes the club’s sixth summer signing and the second goalkeeper to arrive ahead of the new season, joining Ben Amos.
Burnley have signed French goalkeeper Gregoire Coudert, who will compete with Max Weiss for the number one shirt. Coudert joins from Stade Brestois and has signed a four-year contract.
Why it matters for Burnley
The signing of Coudert adds depth to Burnley's goalkeeping department, which has been a concern for the club in recent seasons. With Coudert and Weiss competing for the number one shirt, manager Sean Dyche will have a tough decision to make.
Burnley are set to face a busy schedule in the coming weeks, with several Premier League matches lined up. The Clarets will be looking to build on their recent form, which has seen them win one and draw one of their last five matches.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 19th in Premier League, 22 pts, 4W-10D-24L from 38 games, recent form DLDLL. Goals this season: 38 scored, 75 conceded (-37 goal difference). Title race: 63 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Burnley 1-1 Wolves (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 0W-4D-1L (DDDDL, most recent first).
