- Burnley signed 21-year-old Hannibal Mejbri from Manchester United on Wednesday
- The Championship club used Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’ to announce the signing
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Burnley completed the signing of Tunisian midfielder Hannibal Mejbri from Manchester United on Wednesday morning.
The 21-year-old, who made 13 first-team appearances for United after graduating from the club’s youth system, will cost Burnley an initial transfer fee of £5.4m, potentially rising to £9.4m with add-ons.
The deal also includes a sell-on clause, plus an option for United to buy back Hannibal for a predetermined price.
Burnley’s social media team have become famous in recent seasons for the way they announce new signings and the Hannibal deal was no exception.
With Oasis fever sweeping the country following news of the Gallagher brothers’ upcoming reunion, Burnley decided to rework the video – and lyrics – for the 1995 mega-hit “Wonderwall.”
Tunisian midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, 21, joined Burnley from Manchester United on Wednesday
Hannibal made 13 first-team appearances for United and scored one goal for the Old Trafford club.
The Championship club tweeted a 56-second video, much of which was taken directly from Oasis’ official video before ending with Hannibal holding a guitar.
However, artificial intelligence has been used to make it sound like Liam Gallagher is singing, “You’re my Hannibal,” instead of “You’re my Wonderwall.”
Meanwhile, in reference to the famous phrase “because maybe”, Burnley captioned their tweet with the words: “Because Mejbri.”
Burnley’s latest transfer announcement was well received by fans on X (formerly Twitter).
One user commented: “Elite! Well done admin.” Another called it “creativity at its finest.”
Burnley heralded the arrival of Hannibal with a new version of Oasis’ 1995 hit ‘Wonderwall’
The championship club changed the phrase “you are my Wonderwall” to “you are my Hannibal.”
Meanwhile, Hannibal told burnleyfootballclub.com: “I’m really excited. Really happy to be here and I can’t wait to see the fans.”
‘I’ve played against Burnley before at Turf Moor and the atmosphere was incredible.
‘After speaking with the coach (Scott Parker), I thought the project was a good fit and I hope we can be successful.’
United published a 190-word statement on the club’s official website.
The final 140 words of United’s statement read: ‘Hannibal became our 239th Academy graduate of 2021 when he made his first-team debut against Wolves, just three days after being named our Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year.
‘He scored his only goal for the Reds in 2023, netting from long range in a 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.
Burnley paid United an initial transfer fee of £5.4m for Hannibal, which could rise to £9.4m.
‘In the 2022/23 season, the midfielder was loaned to Championship side Birmingham City and spent the second half of last season at Spanish side Sevilla.
‘After spending pre-season and the start of 2024/25 as part of Erik ten Hag’s squad, he now joins Burnley, who are looking to make an instant return to the Premier League under new manager Scott Parker, following their relegation last season.
‘We wish you the best of luck in your next steps, Hannibal!’
