‘I flew from Burundi to Birmingham aged 10 – then got put into care until I had a DNA test…’ Saido Berahino opens up on his journey from war-torn Burundi to the Premier League
FourFourTwo EN 25 August 2025 at 07:00(Processed: 25 August 2025 at 09:34)
Former West Brom forward Saido Berahino details his difficult journey from war-torn Burundi to the Premier League in an exclusive interview. He reveals he was placed into care upon arriving in Birmingham at age 10 until a DNA test could confirm his identity.
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