Midfielder Jacob Butterfield has joined Luton Town after having his Derby County contract cancelled by mutual agreement.
The 29-year-old – who played for Town as a trialist in the 2-0 win over Maritimo in Portugal last week – began his senior career with Barnsley after a spell in the Manchester United youth ranks.
Butterfield joined Derby in 2015 in a £5million switch from Huddersfield, having also had spells at Norwich City and Middlesbrough.
Most recently the Yorkshireman has spent time out on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and his hometown club Bradford City, featuring against Town last season.
Speaking to the club’s website, Butterfield said: “I’m really excited to get going. I think it’s a big season for the club, a really exciting time for the club and I’m delighted to be here.
“They are great lads. I settled in straight away. They are a welcoming bunch and I’ve been really impressed so far. The manager is good and the way he wants to play this year is really exciting. I feel good.”
Having had a taste of the football that manager Graeme Jones wants Luton to play, Butterfield added: “The style of play is going to be good, and I think it’ll be good for me, so he didn’t have to say too much. I was really interested in trying to get something done and now we’ve got it done, so it’s great.”
Jones said: “We’re delighted to have Jacob on board. He’s fantastic technically and tactically, and great on the ball. He’s always looking for the forward pass.
“One of the big things with all our signings so far this summer has been the experience they have at this level, and he’s got massive Championship experience. He’s got 300 games to his name and has been playing in the second tier for the past ten years.
“At 29 he’s at the peak of his career, so he’s another great addition to the squad.”
