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Rangers confirmed the signing of Joey Barton on a two-year deal.

Barton joins the Glasgow club, back in the Scottish Premiership next season after winning promotion under Mark Warburton, having rejected a one-year deal at Burnley.

The 33 year-old was named Burnley's Player of the Year as the Clarets made an immediate return to the Premier League in 2015-2016 - and was also voted on to the PFA Championship Team of the Year - but has quit Turf Moor in search of a longer deal elsewhere.

he experienced midfielder, who has one England cap, has made 409 senior appearances, scoring 36 goals across spells with Burnley, Newcastle, QPR, Manchester City and Marseille, where he is perhaps best known for his comical attempt at a French accent during a press conference.

Barton made light of that moment in the aftermath of the Rangers announcement.

The Scottish Premiership season begins on Sunday 7 August (AEST).