Joey Barton has agreed to rejoin Burnley until the end of the season on a free transfer.

Barton has been working at the club’s training ground since his release from an ill-fated spell at Rangers in November, and the Clarets announced he would rejoin Sean Dyche’s side in January pending international clearance.

The 34-year-old spent last season at Turf Moor, playing a starring role in the Clarets’ promotion as Championship winners, but turned down a new contract offer in the summer and instead signed for Rangers.

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