Former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has joined Burnley on a one-year deal.
The 32-year-old parted ways with Queens Park Rangers after the London club's relegation from the Premier League and will now spend a year in the Championship with fellow relegated side Burnley.
QUOTE: @Joey7Barton on the chat which convinced him that Burnley was the club for him. #WelcomeJoey pic.twitter.com/naE32aBAgG
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) August 27, 2015
Barton had appeared close to a move to West Ham during the summer window, only for the Hammers to pull back on the deal due to reservations from some players, as confirmed by West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan.
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