Luton Town sign Chiedozie Ogbene on free transfer from Rotherham
Luton Town sign Chiedozie Ogbene on free transfer from Rotherham, as winger becomes club’s first addition for debut Premier League season
- Luton Town are strengthening ahead of next season in the Premier League
- Newly-promoted side have picked up Chiedozie Ogbene on free transfer
- Winger left Rotherham upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season
Luton Town have signed winger Chiedozie Ogbene, 26, on a free from Rotherham United.
Ogbene was a rare shining light for his side last term, scoring eight times in 39 games as they finished 19th in the Championship.
He told the club’s website: ‘I’m delighted to be here as a Premier League player, because of my journey and where I’ve been in the last five and a half years.
‘My former coach said one in 200,000 [would make it to the top] – I guess I’m that one!
‘My journey is special to me. I come from Rotherham United where I achieved some great things with some great people.
Chiedozie Ogbene has joined Luton Town on a free transfer ahead of next season
‘But to be considered a Luton Town player with an opportunity to feature in the Premier League was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.’
Luton boss Rob Edwards added: ‘Chio is a really exciting addition and is someone we’ve liked for a while.
‘We got to look at him a lot last season in preparing to play against him and his Rotherham team, and in my opinion he was their best and most threatening player.
‘He’s still at a good age where he’s willing to learn and he’s a fantastic human being, we had a brilliant chat and I just loved his personality.’
He was one of Rotherham’s star performers last season and has secured Premier League side
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