- An ex-Premier League star has returned to England after a year and a half away
- He left Nottingham Forest in 2023 and is now joining Scott Parker’s Burnley
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Jonjo Shelvey has joined Burnley after his contract at Turkish side Eyupspor was cancelled by mutual consent.
Shelvey made just six appearances for Eyupspor after joining from Caykur Rizespor last summer.
The 32-year-old possesses a wealth of experience having featured in the Premier League for four different clubs, as well as logging six caps for England between 2012 and 2015.
Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, are currently in third place in the Championship as they look to secure a return to the Premier League.
A statement confirming Shelvey’s departure from Eyupspor read: ‘We have parted ways with professional football player Jonjo Shelvey by mutual consent.
‘We would like to thank Jonjo Shelvey for his contributions to our team and wish him success in his future career.’
Jonjo Shelvey will join Scott Parker’s Burnley as they fight for Premier League promotion
He left England in 2023 to play for Rizespor, followed by Eyupspor, in the Turkish league
The 32-year-old last played in England for Nottingham Forest before leaving in summer 2023
Shelvey expressed his excitement over his return to English football, stating that he aims to help Burnley in their bid to play in the top flight next season.
‘It feels amazing to get it done,’ Shelvey told the official Burnley website.
‘It’s been quite a long process, but it’s all done now and I’m excited for it.
‘I like the club as a whole, every time I have played against Burnley at Turf Moor it’s been tough.
‘But 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.’
Shelvey has made over 450 career appearances since his Charlton debut at the age of 16.
He had spells at Liverpool, Swansea, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest before moving to Turkey, where he played for Caykur Rizespor and Eyupspor.
Shelvey becomes Burnley’s third January signing after striker Ashley Barnes and full-back Oliver Sonne.
Shelvey has made 472 career appearances, including a staggering 418 in the English top flight
Scott Parker’s Clarets trail league-leaders Leeds by three points, as they look to return to go one-and-done in the Championship after their relegation in 2023-24.
