Luton have announced the signing of Kazenga LuaLua, just weeks after the attacker turned down a contract with both he and the club confirming a parting of the ways.
Earlier this month the club announced that LuaLua, who was on a contract until this summer, had ‘declined a contract offer to remain at Kenilworth Road,’ adding: ‘All at LTFC would like to thank Kaz immensely for his valuable contribution to last season’s success and wish him the very best in his future career.’
The former Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion winger tweeted after the meeting, writing: ‘Well after an unsuccessful meeting today me and Luton FC will be going our separate ways much to my disappointment! Thanks to The boys for making me part of the family since doing the club. All the best for this season @LutonTown.’
There has been no initial explanation as to the turnaround that led to LuaLua signing a new deal, but manager Graeme Jones told the club’s official website: “I am delighted, because he was one of the players that when I initially watched the team from January onwards, I really, really liked. He has got wonderful ability.
“Sometimes you can have a talented player that doesn’t want to work back, but Kaz is the opposite of that, he is prepared to be a team player. He has got that natural talent that is wonderful to see and we need it.
“He is my type of player, because he opens teams up with his individual talent and we need that and we need a mixture of everything. But again, like most of our signings so far this window, he ticks that box of having plenty of Championship experience. He has got that on his CV so he hasn’t got a mental step to take whether he’s good enough for the Championship. He’s another great signing for this club for the season. He fits in with the good characters at the club.”
