Luton Town confirm the signing of Ross Barkley as the ex-Chelsea man joins ahead of the new Premier League season
- The Premier League side have snapped up Barkley, 29, on a free transfer
- Barkley was released by Nice earlier this summer following a disappointing spell
Premier League new boys Luton Town have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.
The 29-year-old had been a free agent after being released earlier this summer following a disappointing spell with French club Nice.
The Hatters have snapped up the England international on a free ahead of their Premier League opener away at Brighton on Saturday.
Barkley, who spent eight years at Everton and four at Chelsea, has been capped 33 times by England and has more than 200 Premier League appearances to his name.
‘Why Luton? Going from the Conference to the Premier League is a great story and for me personally to be back in the Premier League, it’s great motivation,’ Barkley said.
Luton Town have signed Ross Barkley ahead of their opening Premier League clash at Brighton
Barkley had been a free agent after being released following a disappointing spell at Nice
‘I’m still relatively young and over the last couple of years I’ve not played as much as I’d have liked.
‘But I’ve reserved a lot of energy and looked after myself, so it’s great to be here now as I’ve got a lot to show but I’m ready and feeling motivated.’