Former Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton winger Andros Townsend has signed a long-term contract with Luton Town.
After failing to secure a deal from Burnley in the summer, the Hatters offered the 32-year-old a Premier League lifeline in October.
His contract was due to expire this month, but Luton announced Townsend had extended his contract.
Advertisement “Of course I’m very happy.
” “Three months ago I thought my career was over,” Townsend said.
“From traveling all over the world just for trials, to be offered a longer term contract would be a dream come true.
” Luton Town’s Andros Townsend celebrates after scoring his first goal for the team against Newcastle United (Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Andros Townsend of Luton Town celebrates after scoring his first goal for the team against Newcastle United (Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images) ) Sponsored Links Recommended by Breast Lift 2023 (See Prices) Breast Lift 2023 (See Prices) Breast Lift | Search Ads If you get a 5 on this quiz, Your IQ is over 140.
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Work online for a US company (see salaries) Online Jobs | Job Ads “This is a very special football club.
I think we can achieve something really special this season.
We still have a long way to go So, for the remaining six months, which is 19 games, I have to do the unthinkable.
” He suffered a cruciate ligament injury in the game against Everton.
But Townsend impressed, finishing 11 Premier League games with two assists and a goal against his former club Newcastle just before Christmas.
“It’s a great deal for us,” added Hatters boss Rob Edwards.
“Andros really joined this group with humility and professionalism.
He showed the entire group what it means to be an elite and top professional.
Advertisement “His His fitness was incredible and he showed more and more of his abilities.
His qualities became clearer with each game.
” “The fact that we were able to sign him to a long-term contract , it’s an honor for him.
He’s been through some difficult times and that says a lot about him as a person.
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” “And to sign a player of Andros’ level and quality.
I think that says a lot about the ambition of this football club, so it’s a big deal for us.
” Townsend started his career at Tottenham before moving to Newcastle for £12m in January 2016.
He played in 93 games.
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It ended in Townsend almost returned to Tyneside after six months, but then Magpies owner Mike Ashley refused to impose a sanction.
