Premier League
Andros Townsend signs new Luton Town deal
Luton Town have agreed a new long-term deal with Andros Townsend, after the winger's return to form for the Hatters persuaded the club to offer the player an 18-month deal. The 32-year-old has impressed during his short-term deal at Kenilworth Road,
After spells at Tottenham and Everton , many feared that Townsend's career could be over. However, Townsend's recent return to good form has persauded his club to offer a fresh contract.
Townsend told the media after signing the new contract: “Obviously I’m delighted; three months ago I thought my career was over. So from going to begging around the world just for a trial to being offered a longer contract is a dream come true.
“It’s a special, special football club. I think we can really achieve something special this season. It’s only half-way done, we’ve got six months – 19 games – to pull off the unthinkable.”
Luton manager Rob Edwards said of the deal: "It’s an amazing signing for us. Andros has come into the group with real humility and professionalism. He’s shown the whole group what it means to be elite and a top-end pro."