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Barton agrees deal for Burnley return

The 34-year-old, who has been training at the club's training ground since his release from Scottish side Rangers in November, turned down a new contract at Burnley in May after helping them win the Championship title last season.

Barton agrees deal for Burnley return
(Reuters)

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"The Clarets have agreed terms with the midfielder on a deal until the end of the season -- subject to international clearance once the transfer window opens in January," Burnley said in a statement.

Barton's one-match suspension, for breaking Scottish Football Association rules on gambling during his time at Rangers, will apply in the Premier League because of an agreement between the home nations.

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(Reporting by Shravanth Vijayakumar in Bengaluru)


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