Luton Town have signed Victor Moses on a permanent contract, subject to international clearance.
The 33-year-old is a free agent after leaving Spartak Moscow, but he made his name in England, coming through the ranks at Crystal Palace, before a £2.5m move to then Premier League side Wigan Athletic in January 2010.
A £9million move to Chelsea followed in 2012 where the Nigerian international spent nine years winning the Premier League, FA Cup and the Europa League, but was loaned out to Liverpool, Inter Milan, West Ham, Stoke, Fenerbahce and finally Moscow before he moved to Russia permanently in 2021 for £4.5million.
Luton manager Rob Edwards told the club’s website: “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. 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.”
Moses will take the number seven shirt vacated by Chiedozie Ogbene after the Republic of Ireland’s £8million move to Ipswich last month.
Moses said: “I’m looking forward to it. I had a few offers from Europe, but I said to my agent that I set my mind on staying over here, and here we are. I’m very pleased and honoured to be at this club and I just can’t wait to get going.
“I spoke to Rob before I came, I spoke to the directors and they told me the plan and the history of the club, and I just want to be part of the success.
“I want to come here and enjoy my football, work hard for the club and for the team, and get back to where we belong in the Premier League.”
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