Bafana Bafana star striker off to the US on season-long loan deal

Bafana Bafana star striker Lyle Foster is set to leave English side Burnley FC on a loan deal to the United States of America (USA).

According to multiple media reports, Foster is on his way to Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit Houston Dynamo.

The lanky striker had attracted interest from a number of clubs following Burnley’s relegation from the English Premier League (EPL).

However, a club-to-club agreement has reportedly been reached between Burnley and Houston Dynamo for the Bafana Bafana man to move.

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BAFANA BAFANA STRIKER LYLE FOSTER OFF TO THE US

Houston Dynamo will have an option to buy Foster for a whopping R113 million at the end of his loan spell in June 2027.

The 25-year-old frontman will join a growing list of South African players currently playing their trade in the MLS.

As things stand, South Africa has Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Puso Dithejane, Tylon Smith, and Bongokuhle Hlongwane as some of the Bafana Bafana stars in the MLS.

Foster will leave Burnely having featured 99 times for them during his stay. He scored 12 goals and provided 12 assists.

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