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Burnley sign ex-England midfielder Shelvey

Burnley have signed former Newcastle United and England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

The 32-year-old joins the Clarets following the expiration of his contract with Turkish Super Lig side Eyupspor.

An England international with five caps, Shelvey also played in Turkey with Caykur Rizespor and arrives at Turf Moor having been on trial with the Championship club this month.

"I like the club as a whole, every time I have played against Burnley at Turf Moor it's been tough," he said.

"I'm part of this team now and my aim is to do my best to help this club get back into the Premier League, where it belongs.