Burnley Football Club has confirmed that Dutch full-back Shurandy Sambo has left the club on a season-long loan to Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam. The transfer was confirmed on 15 August 2025, and the Clarets wished the player well as he returned to the Netherlands.
For Burnley, the 24-year-old gets much-needed first-team minutes with an exciting but under-utilised defender. For Sparta Rotterdam, they have an old friend with a defender who was showing great form on their last loan period in Rotterdam. Once the transfer started to take place, conversations moved quickly as both clubs were happy with the execution of a smart tactic.
Let’s take a closer look through this article at the 96 official website, who Shurandy Sambo is, where he has been, and his record, stats and performance at Burnley Football Club.
Who is Shurandy Sambo?
Shurandy Ruggerio Sambo, born on 19 August 2001 in Geldrop, Netherlands, is a modern, attacking fullback. Upon completing his youth career at PSV Eindhoven, Sambo began to make a name for himself with Jong PSV in the Dutch Division 2. He enjoyed 46 appearances, scoring six times with Jong PSV before transitioning into the senior team, where he began to transition into playing from position 6 and previously played in the Eredivisie and European competitions.
Internationally, Sambo has represented the Netherlands at the U16 to U21 level, gaining eleven U17 caps and contributing to the UEFA European Under-17 Championship being won in 2018. His speed, energy, and modern ability to overlap down the right-hand side of the pitch have made him a player to monitor within Dutch football overall.
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In June 2024, Sambo agreed to a four-year deal with Burnley FC on a free transfer, following the termination of his contract with PSV Eindhoven. After plenty of speculation, the Clarets finally secured Sambo’s signature, with expectations on Sambo to bring youthful energy, pace and technical quality to the Clarets’ defence.
Sambo’s Record and stats at Burnley FC
Sambo’s first season in England just so happened to coincide with Burnley’s incredibly successful 2024-25 championship season, earning the Clarets an automatic promotion back into the Premier League. The Clarets secured 2nd place with 100 points in a memorable season for the club.
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On a personal level, however, Sambo had limited opportunities. The Dutchman only managed two competitive appearances for Burnley during the season, including a brief appearance in the Championship v Sunderland, and 90 minutes in the League Cup v Wolves. With less than 120 minutes of game time, Sambo was never in a position to show what he was capable of in English football.
That said, Burnley’s hierarchy remains steadfast in their opinion of his ability. The training reports noted his positional versatility, athletic ability, and open-minded attitude to learning. Now that the club are back in the Premier League, the calibre of competition for defensive places has greatly increased, and it makes sense for him now to go on loan for his development.
What to Expect From Shurandy Sambo at Sparta Rotterdam
Signing Sambo is a comfort and a safe option for Sparta Rotterdam. It is not his first time at the club, but he has just completed a loan to Sparta as a PSV contracted player for the 2022-23 season. It was a very good year for Sambo, making 30 Eredivisie appearances with 2 goals and, in general, helping the Sparta team to a solid mid-table finish.
Sambo was recognised for his ability to stretch the play down the right and deliver accurate crosses and switch the play at intensity, both offensively and defensively, both concrete aspects of play valued by the Sparta technical staff and fans alike. I think it is safe to say he is going to be welcomed back to Rotterdam.
Conclusion
The loan of Shurandy Sambo to Sparta Rotterdam is more than simply another transfer update. For Burnley, it is developing a young player who has not had the opportunity to really showcase what he can do. For Sparta, it is acquiring a proven performer from the Eredivisie who can slot into their backline without the need for an adjustment period.
At just 23 years of age, there is still time for Sambo to settle in as a solid full-back at the top level, and he will be under observation this season in the Netherlands, so Burnley fans will be hoping he appears at Turf Moor, with pens poised for next season’s Premier League.
For fans on the 96.com app, this transfer showcases the exciting journeys footballers go on in order to develop their careers. Watching Sambo progress in Rotterdam could also provide indications of Burnley’s squad depth, as well as Sparta’s fight in the Eredivisie. Expect energy, pace and attacking intent from a player who will be eager to prove himself once again as a full-back.
