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Burnley appoint Diego López as new Chief Football Officer

Burnley Football Club has announced the appointment of Diego López as its new Chief Football Officer, marking the beginning of a significant new chapter at Turf Moor.

By Steve Tinniswood · Lancashire Telegraph

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:50 PM

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Burnley has appointed Diego López as the club's new Chief Football Officer.
The 37-year-old Spaniard joins Burnley after serving as Chief of Football at Italian side Genoa.
López will oversee football operations, recruitment strategy, and the overall sporting structure at Turf Moor.

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Burnley Football Club has announced the appointment of Diego López as its new Chief Football Officer. The 37-year-old Spaniard will oversee the club's football operations, recruitment strategy, and overall sporting structure at Turf Moor.

López joins Burnley from Italian side Genoa, where he previously served as Chief of Football. Burnley chairman Alan Pace stated that the appointment aims to elevate standards across the club through López's extensive European recruitment and development experience.

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