Burnley has left fans stunned with the unexpected signing of Aaron Ramsey for £12 million.
The club took to social media once again to announce the transfer, this time with a unique Barbie-themed video.
Burnley's Media Team Strikes Again
This summer, Burnley's media team has been on fire with their hilarious spoof transfer videos. From a brilliant Tweenies effort to their latest Barbie-themed clip, the team has certainly captured the attention of fans.
The Barbie Announcement
The new video begins with an extract from the recent Barbie movie, featuring the original Barbie and Ken, played by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The camera then cuts to Ramsey, leaning against the goalpost on a bright pink football pitch.
In the clip, Ramsey waves and says, "Hi Burnley!" However, he quickly corrects himself and says, "I mean Barbie! Up the Clarets!"
Immediate Fan Reactions
The announcement post was published on Tuesday night and has already gained a massive 3.5 million views within the first 12 hours. Fans were quick to praise Burnley's media team, with one fan saying, "This is gold."
Another fan commented, "You guys deserve to stay up purely based on announcement videos." And a third fan added, "Burnley's media team deserves a raise."
Even a Simpsons meme made an appearance, with a user replying, "Stunning. Absolutely stunning."
Ramsey's Background and Excitement
Ramsey, brother of Jacob, completed his move to Burnley after spending 12 years with Aston Villa. He joined the club at the age of nine and even won the FA Youth Cup in 2021.
The 20-year-old midfielder, who has represented England at the U20 level, expressed his excitement about joining Burnley, saying, "I'm absolutely buzzing. I have been waiting to be a Burnley player for a while now, and I'm really happy it's all officially done now. I can't wait to get started."
Ramsey also praised his new teammates, saying, "When you come to a new club, you want the lads to welcome you in, and everyone here has done that straight away. It's been really easy to settle, everyone has been amazing."
