Former Chelsea star Victor Moses makes shock return to English football as fans say ‘this came out of nowhere’

FORMER Chelsea star Victor Moses has returned to English football by signing for Luton.

The 33-year-old was a free agent after leaving Spartak Moscow in the summer but has put pen to paper for the Championship Hatters.

He joined the club on trial initially and took part in training before featuring in a behind-closed-doors match last week.

Moses impressed Luton boss Rob Edwards and the club offered him a deal which he was happy to sign.

Edwards said of his capture: “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 helped Chelsea win the Premier League in 2017 before leaving on several loan spells.

He joined Inter Milan on a temporary basis in 2019-20 and helped them win Serie A, with both of Moses’ league title wins coming under Antonio Conte.

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The versatile star has a wealth of experience which also includes spells in Turkey and Russia, along with 38 Nigeria caps, and fans are delighted to see him back in England.

One supporter reacted saying: “Good to see him back in England, all the best Victor.”

Another added: “We have manifested a return of a #Barclaysman to England.”

And a Luton supporter reacted to the signing saying: “Well this came out of nowhere! Welcome Victor.”

Edwards praised Moses’ humility and hopes he can be a big addition to the squad on and off the pitch.

He added: “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.

“He’s had a fantastic career, been there and done it. He’s got an amazing CV. But alongside that he’s a really good lad, a quiet, unassuming, down to earth person.

“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.”