Former Chelsea winger Victor Moses makes surprise return to English football
The Nigerian had been a free agent having left Spartak Moscow after four years in Russia
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Your support makes all the difference.Luton Town have announced the signing of former Crystal Palace and Chelsea winger Victor Moses.
The 33-year-old arrives at Kenilworth Road on a permanent contract as a free agent, subject to international clearance, having spent the last four years at Spartak Moscow after initially moving to Russia on loan from the Blues in 2020.
Moses told the Hatters’ website: “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 (Edwards, manager) 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.”
After starting his career with Palace and then spending two and half years with Wigan, Moses secured a move to Chelsea in 2012 and was part of the Europa League-winning squad in his first season at Stamford Bridge.
The former England youth and Nigeria senior international also had loan spells at Liverpool, Stoke, West Ham, Fenerbahce and Inter Milan before making the permanent move to Spartak Moscow in 2021.
Edwards said: “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 10.
“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.”
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