FORMER Chelsea and Everton star Ross Barkley has shown off his impressive body transformation ahead of the 2023-24 season.
The 29-year-old midfielder took to Instagram to share three topless pictures of himself working out in the gym.
He paired the images with a caption that read: "Preparing for the new season, feeling strong and ready."
Some of his former team-mates were quick to comment on the picture, with Davide Zappacosta writing: "Beast."
Danny Drinkwater added: "Geez!! Absolute machine"
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While Mario Lemina wrote: "Damn!!!!!"
Lifelong Everton fan and professional boxer Tony Bellew also took to the comments to beg the Toffees to re-sign Barkley.
He wrote: "Bring him home @everton."
Barkley joined Everton's academy at the age of 11 in 2005 and climbed up through the ranks before making his professional debut six years later.
The midfielder went on to make 179 appearances for the Toffees, scoring 27 goals and providing 28 assists.
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He left to join Chelsea in a £15million transfer in 2018 and made 100 appearances for the Blues during his four-year spell.
Barkley became a free agent last summer when his contract at Stamford Bridge came to an end.
He spent last season in France with Nice, but he was limited to just 28 outings.
The former England international left the Ligue 1 side last month, meaning he is now without a club again.
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