JOEY BARTON has signed for Rangers on a two-year deal.
The former QPR and Manchester City midfielder will officially join the club on July 1.
#RangersFC is today delighted to confirm the signing of @Joey7Barton: https://t.co/9ffzTYlLp6 #BartonIsBlue pic.twitter.com/GSqIgSw1YQ
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 24, 2016
To be a Ranger is to sense the sacred trust of upholding all that such a name means in this shrine of football. pic.twitter.com/nb5yTKq420
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) May 24, 2016
Barton took to Twitter earlier today to confirm his exit from Turf Moor.
Paying tribute to the Clarets faithful, he said: “Thanks to all the Burnley fans and everyone connected to the club. Amazing support this year that will live with me for a lifetime.
“Toughest decision of my professional life to leave an amazing set of people and a phenomenal culture behind.
“Club is in a great place on and off the pitch with great custodians at the helm. Thanks again for the opportunity to represent your club.
Joey Barton unveiled as a Rangers player after signing two-year deal pic.twitter.com/fgJhqMkt1D
— Andy Newport (@AndyNewportPA) May 24, 2016
“I was presented with an opportunity and challenge the competitive animal in me just could not turn down. Onwards and upwards now.”
Barton is the Ibrox club’s fourth summer signing, joining Accrington pair Josh Windass and Matt Crooks as well as former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Rossiter.
Warburton will see the signing as a major coup as he prepares to do battle with Celtic and their new manager Brendan Rodgers next term.
Barton was named Burnley’s club player of the year as he helped lead Sean Dyche’s side back to England’s top division as Sky Bet Championship winners.
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