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Ross Barkley signs for Nice as a free agent following his departure from Chelsea with midfielder joining Aaron Ramsey and Kasper Schmeichel at French club

Ross Barkley has signed for French club Nice.

The 28-year old former England international was a free agent after Chelsea paid up his contract last week, with Barkley understood to have received around £7m.

Barkley, who had also held talks with Southampton, was presented to Nice fans on Sunday night prior to their game against Monaco.

Ross Barkley has joined Nice on a free transfer following his recent departure from Chelsea

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Nice have signed Aaron Ramsey this summer plus Kasper Schmeichel and Fulham full back Joe Bryan.