'I'm a bit emotional because this is the end of my era here as a Burnley player': Ashley Barnes reveals his nine-year spell at Burnley is OVER despite helping the club earn promotion to the Premier League
Ashley Barnes has revealed that he will be leaving Burnley at the end of the season despite the club's promotion to the Premier League.
Barnes opened the scoring in Burnley's 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough on Friday night as Vincent Kompany's side secured their place in the top flight.
However, Barnes, whose contract expires at the end of June, will not be joining the Clarets in the Premier League.
The 33-year-old striker has been at Burnley since January 2014 but feels that this is the right time to leave the club.
Barnes stated that it was 'emotional' for him to score in such an important game.
Barnes told Sky Sports: 'I'm a bit emotional because this is the end of my era here as a Burnley player, so to do that, score that goal for these fans, to give that back to them. I'm quite emotional but for all the lads I'm delighted.
'I don't know, it's on the club isn't it, but it's time to move on. It's one of those things, I'm just delighted for all the staff, all the players that are involved, and especially the fans, they've been through some tough times last season and it was nice to give that back to them today.'
During his time at Burnley Barnes has made 286 appearances and has scored 54 goals. He has continued to feature prominently this season.
Barnes has represented Burnley in the Premier League in seven seasons but will not be remaining for an eighth campaign in the top flight.
Prior to joining Burnley, Barnes was at Brighton & Hove Albion and he previously played for Plymouth Argyle.
Burnley have won 25 of their 39 Championship games so far this season and have 87 points.
There are still seven games remaining for Burnley this season and Barnes' final appearance for the club could potentially come at home to Cardiff on the last day of the season.
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2023-04-08 08:50:16Z
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