Jonjo Shelvey completes shock Championship transfer after six-cap England star, 32, saw contract TORN UP by Turkish club

JONJO SHELVEY has completed a shock transfer to the Championship after his spell in Turkey.

The midfielder has spent the previous two years at Caykur Rizespor and Eyupspor after leaving Nottingham Forest.

Shelvey, 32, has signed a deal at Burnley that will run until the end of the season.

He has completed the move on a free transfer having seen his contract at Eyupspor ripped up.

After arriving at Turf Moor, he said: "It feels amazing to get it done.

"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.”

The former England international will be hoping to help the Clarets win promotion back to the Premier League.

Scott Parker's side are currently third in the Championship and are just three points behind leaders Leeds United.

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The club announced Shelvey with a Traitors-themed video that was posted on social media.

The hit TV show is a fan-favourite on the BBC, and Shelvey was dressed in its iconic cloak.

Fans loved the video as they reacted to it on social media.

One commented: "Burnley transfer announcements, cash money."

A second wrote: "Fair play some announcement."

Another added: "Real talk no one else announces transfers better than Burnley."

Shelvey has plenty of experience of playing in England having also featured for the likes of Newcastle, Swansea City, Liverpool and Charlton Athletic.

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