BurnleyTeam·Burnley have officially announced the signing of experienced goalkeeper Ben Amos on a one-year deal, effective August 5, 2026. The move sees Amos join the Lancashire club as a free agent, having concluded his tenure with Port Vale at the end of the 2025/26 season.
Amos brings a wealth of experience to Turf Moor, having previously played for several clubs across the Football League, including a notable spell with Bolton Wanderers, which adds a layer of regional rivalry to this transfer. BurnleyTeam·Burnley, recently relegated from the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League, are actively preparing their squad for the rigours of the Championship campaign.
During his time at Port Vale in the 2025/26 season, Ben Amos made 13 appearances across all competitions, with six of those coming in League One. His season began with a setback, as he missed the initial fixtures due to a muscle injury. Upon his return, Amos featured in the EFL Trophy in October and earned a second league start in December, following a period of achieving back-to-back clean sheets in cup competitions. However, loanee Joe GauciPlayer·Joe Gauci eventually reclaimed the first-team goalkeeping spot, which limited Amos's subsequent league opportunities.
Port Vale endured a challenging 2025/26 League One season, collecting only two points from their opening six league games and ultimately finishing with a 2-0 loss to champions Lincoln City on the final day. The club undertook a significant squad overhaul at the season's conclusion, releasing 12 players, with Amos among those departing.
Amos expressed his enthusiasm for the new chapter at BurnleyTeam·Burnley, highlighting the club's blend of talent and his desire to contribute his experience.
"I'm really pleased to get the move done and I'm very happy to be a part of this club. I think there's a good blend of younger and older players here and hopefully, I can bring something to the dressing room with my experience and be part of the senior group"— Ben Amos.
His arrival provides BurnleyTeam·Burnley with an experienced option between the posts as they aim for a strong showing in the Championship and seek to navigate the challenges of a demanding league schedule.
Ben Amos, who has now joined Burnley, playing against them in a 2016 friendly. Credit: Shutterstock/IMAGO
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