Ashley Barnes addresses his uncertain Burnley future

Ashley Barnes has made it clear he’s not ready to hang up the boots just yet - but it remains to be seen what lies in store for his future.

Burnley fans are awaiting news on what lies in store for the 36-year-old, whose contract at Turf Moor runs out this summer.

The club stalwart, now in his second spell with the club, appeared to be saying his goodbyes during the final day draw against Wolves, when he was handed a late cameo off the bench by interim boss Mike Jackson.

But as yet no further news has emerged, with the club yet to release the 2025/26 retained list.

Fans have speculated whether this could be the end of Barnes’ 19-year career, but the striker has suggested he’s not ready to call it quits just yet. But whether his future is at Burnley or elsewhere is still to be decided.

“My family are forever grateful for everything this club has done for me,” he told Burnley’s Keeping The Faith documentary on X.

“All I can ask for and all I would want to do is to give back to this club.

“Everyone knows this is my club. There’s still time left in me yet, I feel. I would obviously love the opportunity to hopefully stay on and play and get this club back where it belongs.”

Despite drafting Barnes back into Burnley’s squad on the final day for what appeared to be a farewell game, Jackson was unable to confirm or deny if he will be moving on.

When asked if it was Barnes’ last appearance for Burnley, Jackson said: “I don't know that. I just wanted to get him on the pitch today, but what happens either way, I think he deserves that respect to be able to do what he's been for the club.

“I wanted to put him in the squad, just out of respect to him and what’s going on with his contract situation.

"It wasn’t like a sympathy vote for him, I wanted him to be on the bench and be part of us and what he can bring us as well.”