"It's great for me and hopefully I'll get a full season playing regular football - I can't wait for the season to start.
"Sir Alex Ferguson called me into his office on Monday and told me about Burnley's interest, and I firmly believe this is a great chance for me.
"I need to start playing regular football - wherever it is. I discussed Burnley with Sir Alex, and the year-long loan move to Turf Moor is perfect for me.
"It's not a great stepdown from the Premiership. I found out during my time at Reading that the standards are good in the Nationwide First Division.
"I've played in the Champions League for United and I`ve had great times at the club - incredible experience at Old Trafford with world-class players - and I'm lucky to have had that.
"But I'm at Burnley now for 12 months and I can't wait."