The player with the most appearances in Premier League history has come out of retirement at the age of 43.
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Former Manchester City, Everton and Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry has made a return to football with 11th tier team Hurstpierpoint in England.
The club confirmed the arrival of the 43-year-old, who retired from the sport in 2020, after announcing his signing on social media this week.
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— Hurstpierpoint FC (@hurstpierpoint1) July 22, 2024
We are beyond delighted to announce that former-England international and all-time Premier League record appearance holder, Gareth Barry, has signed for Hurstpierpoint Football Club. pic.twitter.com/cMsrJcmm4o
"We are beyond delighted to announce that former England international and all-time Premier League record appearance holder, Gareth Barry, has signed for Hurstpierpoint Football Club," the club said in a statement, according to the Mirror.
"Gareth has a long-standing association with the village through his good friend, and our Coach, Michael Standing; so it seemed an obvious move to get him involved with the football club.
"His quality in training has been unreal, so we're all very excited to see him pull on the shirt and grace the Fairfield turf later on this season. Welcome to Hurstpierpoint, Gareth."
Barry made a staggering 653 appearances in England's top division, winning the Premier League in 2012 while at City.
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He was also capped on 53 occasions for the Three Lions between 2000 and 2012.
