Ex-Crystal Palace forward Victor Moses lands Championship deal
Luton Town have announced the signing of former Crystal Palace youngster Victor Moses.
The Hatters were relegated from the Premier League last season and find themselves 23rd in the Championship.
Moses was a free agent after leaving Russian side Spartak Moscow, who he joined in 2021 after a successful loan spell from Chelsea in the 2020-21 campaign.
The 33-year-old has had spells with Wigan, Liverpool, Stoke, West Ham and Inter Milan after progressing through to Palace’s first team.
Moses has won the Premier League and two Europa League titles during his career. He also lifted the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria in 2013.
Luton host Millwall in the Championship on Saturday.
Manager Rob 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 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.”
Moses said: “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.”