Ashley Barnes returns to Burnley on deal until end of season
Ashley Barnes has returned to Burnley on a deal until the end of the season after leaving Norwich City by mutual consent.
The striker became a firm fan favourite during his first spell at Turf Moor, helping the Clarets win promotion to the Premier League on three occasions after arriving from Brighton in 2014.
Barnes departed East Lancashire in the summer of 2023 after helping secure the Championship title, scoring some vital goals during the second half of the campaign.
He made 49 appearances for the Canaries, scoring seven goals, and now heads back to the North West to help Scott Parker's side in their bid to win promotion back to the top flight.
“It feels fantastic to be back home," the 35-year-old told the club site. Burnley has been a massive part of my life for over a decade, and I can’t wait to pull on the Claret shirt again.
“I know how much this match means to the fans, it means just as much to me. They can rest assured I’ll be giving everything for this club every single time I’m wearing the Burnley badge.”
Barnes is available to feature in Saturday's East Lancashire derby at Ewood Park as Burnley aim to extend their unbeaten run and maintain their place in the promotion spots.
Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper said: “Ashley leaves with our very best wishes, and we thank him for his contributions over the last 18 months.
“He was an extremely well-liked member of our group, and an important figure in the dressing room. We all wish him nothing but the best for the future."
