Victor Moses returns to England, signs for Luton Town

Free agent Victor Moses has signed a permanent contract with Sky Bet Championship side, Luton Town, subject to international clearance.

The 33-year-old former Nigeria international played for 10 seasons in the Premier League, made 220 appearances, scored 20 goals and provided 18 assists before going, first on loan from Chelsea to Russian side, Spartak Moscow, before joining permanently in 2021.

Luton manager Rob Edwards has revealed why the club that got relegated from the Premier League last season decided to sign the Nigerian.

‘Victor is one we’ve been talking to for quite a while. He trained with us last week and played 60 minutes in a behind closed doors game, and we made a decision because we think he’s able to come in and help us.

‘He gives us more strength in depth and versatility, because he’s someone who can play both sides or as a number ten.

‘He’s played for so many different clubs in different ways and shapes, and under different managers, so he’s tactically aware. We think he’s someone who can provide some really good competition for us.

‘I don’t want to put too much pressure on him and expect too much too soon. He’s not going to come in and start the games straight away. He’s got to get used to what we do and how we play, but he’s fit, he’s able to come in and affect it now, and he definitely makes the squad stronger.’

‘He’s someone who we can learn from as well,’ adds Rob. ‘He’s won a Premier League title under Antionio Conte playing in a similar sort of role to what we ask some of our lads to do, so we’ll be able to pick his brains.

‘He’s had a fantastic career, been there and done it. He’s got an amazing CV. But alongside that he’s a really good lad, a quiet, unassuming, down to earth person.

‘What tells you about his humility is that he’s been willing to come in, basically on trial with us, to show how hungry he is to play for Luton Town. We are really excited about working with him,’ Edwards told the club’s official website.