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Rangers have terminated the contract of Joey Barton.

After a troubled spell the Glasgow club have decided to end the England midfielder's time with the club after just four months.

Barton was suspended by Rangers but recently returned to training with the youth team this week.

"Rangers and Joey Barton have agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect," an official statement read.

"Neither Rangers nor Joey Barton will comment further."

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It's believed his £20,000-a-week contract was terminated with Rangers said to be willing to pay Barton up to eight weeks' worth of wages - more than £150,000 to cut him loose.

Barton was ordered to train with the kids last Thursday and was even denied entry to the first team car park.

He has not been seen back at the training ground since and has now provided the club with a doctor’s sick-note - a move which has helped bring the lingering feud to a head.

Championship Derby are ready to offer Barton, who helped Burnley win promotion to the Premier League last season before joining Rangers as a free agent, a new start.