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LISTEN: Oliver Burke tells talkSPORT he is enjoying life at RB Leipzig after scoring first Bundesliga goal

LISTEN: Oliver Burke tells talkSPORT he is enjoying life at RB Leipzig after scoring first Bundesliga goal

Scottish sensation Oliver Burke has told talkSPORT he already feels at home at RB Leipzig after his shock switch from Nottingham Forest.

The 19-year-old joined the German side in a £13million deal at the end of August and has wasted no time in making an impact.

He came off the bench to set up Leipzig’s winner against Dortmund on his debut and scored his first Bundesliga goal just four minutes into his first start for the club against Cologne on Sunday.

And Burke, who shunned interest from Premier League clubs to head abroad, says he is delighted with the way things are going for him.

Speaking on the Jim White show, he said: “As soon as I stepped foot into the place it was perfect.

“They have all the facilities I need to become a better player, as well as the right staff.

“I didn’t want to put too much pressure on myself but scoring last night has eased the pressure and I feel really at home and comfortable with everybody.

“My teammates are really, really friendly, we have a very young squad with the same drive and passion, a very determined team, and the all-round chemistry in the team is very, very good.

"Everything has happened very quickly, but it is everything I have been striving for. I really have put my work in, on and off the field."

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