During his time at these clubs, Burns gained valuable experience and made one senior appearance for Manchester City. His strong work ethic and dedication have impressed many, including Reading's manager Noel Hunt.

Manager Hunt is excited to have Burns on board, praising his "second-to-none" attitude and saying that he has grown in stature through his appearances in the Championship last season.

Reading's CEO, Joe Jacobson, also expressed his delight at securing Burns' signature, describing it as a "real coup" for the club. He thanked Manchester City for trusting Reading's coaching team to develop and improve Burns, and hopes that this loan deal will be the start of a fruitful relationship between the two clubs.