Report: Burnley striker Hountondji set to join Frosinone
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Reports indicate that Burnley striker Hountondji is on the verge of a transfer to Italian club Frosinone, with a deal said to be imminent.
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Attributed to original sourceFrosinone are reportedly on the verge of securing Burnley striker Andreas Hountondji, the Benin international who was on loan at St. Pauli.
According to transfer reporters Nicolò Schira and Gianluigi Longari , the negotiations are at a very advanced stage and could be completed over the next few days.
Hountondji eager for Frosinone chance HAMBURG, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 01: Andreas Hountondji of St. Pauli looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli and Borussia Mönchengladbach at Millerntor Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Getty Images) Burnley were relegated from the Premier League last term, although Hountondji was not part of their squad then, as he was on loan in Germany.
Purchased from Caen in 2024 for €4m, he made only 10 appearances for Burnley in all competition before he was sent out on loan to Standard Liege and then St. Pauli.
His contract runs to June 2028, but the club is eager to get him off their books, so could accept a loan with option to buy, making it an obligation if Frosinone stay in Serie A.
Last season, Hountondji scored four goals in 23 appearances for St. Pauli, having netted four in 18 games for Standard Liege the previous campaign.
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What happened
According to Italian media reports, Burnley striker Hountondji is ready to complete a move to Frosinone, who are looking to strengthen their attacking options. The player has struggled for game time at Burnley and a switch to Serie B side Frosinone would give him the opportunity for regular first-team football. The transfer is described as being at an advanced stage, with personal terms and a deal between the clubs reportedly close to being finalized.
Chance analysis
A move to Frosinone would provide Hountondji with the regular minutes he has lacked at Burnley, where competition for places limited his impact. For Frosinone, adding a forward with Championship/English football experience could be a meaningful boost to their promotion push in Serie B. The transfer reflects Burnley's willingness to offload fringe players to streamline their squad.
Hountondji's potential transfer to Frosinone would marginally strengthen Frosinone's attack while having minimal effect on Burnley's squad depth.
If completed, Hountondji's move to Frosinone could improve their attacking threat in Serie B, but the impact on Burnley's first team is negligible given his limited role.