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Christian Saydee joins Burton Albion on loan for rest of season

AFC Bournemouth striker Christian Saydee has signed a loan deal with Burton Albion.

The 19-year-old forward has joined the SkyBet League One side on a deal until the end of the season.

A prominent member of the development squad in recent seasons, Saydee helped Shaun Cooper’s side win the Hampshire Senior Cup and Central League Cup last season, netting in the final of the latter competition.

The Cherries academy graduate made his professional debut in the Carabao Cup win over MK Dons in August, scoring and assisting at Vitality Stadium. In total, Saydee has made five appearances for the first team.

Burton are currently sat in 10th position in League One and are managed by former Netherlands international Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.