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QPR complete Barton coup
QPR have confirmed the signing of Joey Barton from Newcastle.
The former Manchester City midfielder had been made available for transfer following his criticism of the club's hierarchy on Twitter. The 28-year-old completed a medical at Loftus Road on Thursday, but told his Twitter followers that he needed "time and space" to ponder the move to London.
Barton had previously claimed he would only leave the Magpies for Champions League football, but with a year remaining on his Newcastle contract, has agreed to join the Premier League new boys on a four-year deal.
"The ambition of the club really impressed me," Barton told QPR's official website. "There is obviously a great set of lads here already and that is why they had such a great season in the Championship.
"The gaffer is talking about adding two or three more bodies and that, combined with the potential of the club and the new owners' ambitions, bodes really well for the future."
QPR boss Warnock was equally excited about the first signing at Loftus Road since AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes completed his takeover of the club last week.
"He's coming here to show people what he can do," Warnock said. "He wants to get back into the England team. He's very enthusiastic. People will say one or two things about him, but they've said stuff about me in the past too, so I won't worry about that.
"He's a winner. Even without the armband on, he's a captain every week. He's a lot better play than people give him credit for. Hopefully we can harness all his positive characteristics and get the best out of him."
Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias said: "On behalf of everyone at Newcastle we wish to thank Joey for his on-field contributions to the team and we wish him every success for his future at Queens Park Rangers.''
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