Ex-Chelsea title-winner seals shock return to English football with Championship transfer
The star won the Europa League, two Premier Leagues and two FA Cups with Chelsea
Former Chelsea star Victor Moses has signed with Luton Town on a permanent contract, subject to international clearance. The 33-year-old was most recently playing for Spartak Moscow whom he joined in 2021 after a successful loan spell from Chelsea.
The winger parted ways with the Russian club on the expiration of his contract this summer and, after reportedly receiving offers from several clubs in Europe, has now signed with Rob Edwards’ squad in the Championship.
On the announcement of his latest signing, the Hatters head coach 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.”
Luton are currently sitting 23rd in the Championship following three defeats and one draw. However, Edwards is hopeful that the arrival of the ex-Crystal Palace winger will provide the dressing room with some much needed versatility, as well as Premier League-winning experience.
“(Moses) gives us more strength in depth and versatility, because he’s someone who can play both sides or as a number ten”, Edwards continued. He’s someone who we can learn from as well. He’s won a Premier League title under Antonio 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.
“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.”
The wing-back first came to prominence during his youth career with the Eagles before making the £2.5m move to then-Premier League club Wigan Athletic in January 2010.
The Nigerian international then signed with Chelsea for £9m in 2012 and, while he spent much of his Blues’ career out on loan playing for Liverpool, Inter Milan, West Ham and Fenerbahce to name a few, he was part of the 2012/13 squad that won the Europa League.
He would also go on to make 128 appearances for Chelsea overall, scoring 18 goals and winning the Premier League and FA Cup in successive years in 2017 and 2018, before moving to Spartak with whom he would win the Russian Cup.
Now, however, Moses returns to the EFL and has spoken to his new club on his excitement at hopefully helping the Hatters get back into the Premier League.
“I’m looking forward to it,” said Moses in his first Hatters interview. “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.”