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Barton signs one-year deal with Burnley

Joey Barton is back in the game. Credit: PA

Burnley have confirmed the signing of free-agent midfielder Joey Barton on a one-year deal.

The 32-year-old was a free agent following his release from QPR at the end of last season when they were relegated, alongside the Clarets, out of the Premier League.

One-time England cap Barton was linked with West Ham but recently revealed he was not joining the Hammers and has opted for a move back to the north west instead.

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