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Burnley signs Peru defender Oliver Sonne, nephew of Helena Christensen

1. January 2025
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The Danish-born right-back, with ties to both football and fashion, is Burnley’s first signing of the January window.

Burnley has completed the signing of Oliver Sonne, a 24-year-old Peru international defender, from Danish club Silkeborg. Sonne, who has made over 100 appearances in Denmark’s top flight, has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal, becoming manager Scott Parker’s first acquisition in the January transfer window.

Sonne expressed his excitement after the move, stating: “I’m super excited! To be here and experience the club and the facilities… it’s mind-blowing. It’s a massive club with great ambitions. The ambition is to go back up to the Premier League, and I will fight to make that happen.

Sonne is the nephew of world-renowned supermodel Helena Christensen. A former Miss Universe Denmark and one of the most iconic faces of the 1990s, Christensen was a part of the “Magnificent Seven” alongside Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Elle MacPherson. Following in his aunt’s footsteps, Sonne has modeled for luxury brands like Gucci and Armani.

Reflecting on his time in the fashion industry, Sonne said: “I had a period where I did it a lot. I did some really cool things abroad with top brands. It was a lot of fun trying to be on that side of it all.

Despite his modeling stints, Sonne’s focus remains firmly on football. The right-back has been a consistent performer for Silkeborg, earning a call-up to the Peru national team. Burnley, currently third in the Championship and just three points behind Sheffield United in second, hopes Sonne’s signing will strengthen their push for promotion back to the Premier League.

Manager Scott Parker is aiming for an immediate top-flight return following the club’s relegation last season. Sonne’s versatility, defensive reliability, and international experience make him a valuable addition to the squad.

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