During his time at Hull, Burns made one senior appearance for Manchester City. Despite not having many opportunities to play, he has shown great potential and maturity in the games he did participate in.

Reading's manager, Noel Hunt, is impressed with Burns' attitude and believes that he has grown in stature due to his experiences at Manchester City's academy. Hunt is confident that Burns will carry himself well and make a positive contribution to the team.

Reading's CEO, Joe Jacobson, is also thrilled with the signing of Burns and believes that it is a significant coup for the football club. Jacobson is grateful to Manchester City for trusting Reading's coaching team to develop and improve Burns, and hopes that this move will mark the beginning of a fruitful partnership between the two clubs.