Burnley has reached an agreement with Manchester United for the permanent transfer of Hannibal Mejbri. Initially considered for a loan with an obligation to buy, the deal has now shifted to a full transfer following the midfielder’s successful medical.
Hannibal, 21, joined Manchester United’s youth ranks from AS Monaco in 2019 but struggled to secure a regular spot in the senior team under Erik ten Hag. After a loan spell at Birmingham City and a brief stint at Sevilla, the Tunisia international found himself on the fringes of the squad.
Despite participating in United’s pre-season tour in the United States, Hannibal was excluded from the matchday squads for the opening Premier League games of the new season, signaling his departure. With a transfer fee reportedly around €9 million, Hannibal is now set to continue his development at Turf Moor under Burnley’s management, marking a fresh start in his career.Burnley has agreed to a permanent transfer for Hannibal Mejbri from Manchester United, with the fee reported to be around €9 million. Originally, the move was planned as a loan with an obligation to buy, but it has now transitioned into a full transfer following Hannibal’s successful medical.
The 21-year-old midfielder, who joined Manchester United from AS Monaco in 2019, struggled to secure a regular spot under Erik ten Hag despite previous loan spells at Birmingham City and Sevilla. With his recent exclusion from Manchester United’s opening Premier League squads, the transfer to Burnley represents a new chapter in his career.
