![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/forgotten-former-chelsea-star-ross-barkley-makes-shock-premier-league-return-on-free-transfer/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/HB-OFF-PLATFORM-BARKLEY.jpg&description=LUTON TOWN have announced the signing of Ross Barkley on a free transfer. The former Everton and Chelsea midfielder was a free agent following his release from Ligue 1 side Nice. Barkley, 29, has become the Hatters' eighth signing of the summer following promotion from the Championship. Upon joining the club, Barkley told club media: "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. "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." The club have confirmed that he will be a part of the squad for their Premier League opener against Brighton on Saturday. Manager Rob Edwards hailed Barkley's arrival at the club and believes that he will bring an "x-factor" to the team. He added: "Ross brings loads of experience at the top level, has international experience and brings an x-factor. "He gives us something different, he has that ability to make something out of nothing and we need that in the Premier League. "He's got all the tools required to make a difference for us. "It's really exciting for the football club. "We want the fans to be excited and they should be about Ross' arrival." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY…The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.){kind=link}
LUTON TOWN have announced the signing of Ross Barkley on a free transfer.
The former Everton and Chelsea midfielder was a free agent following his release from Ligue 1 side Nice.
Barkley, 29, has become the Hatters’ eighth signing of the summer following promotion from the Championship.
Upon joining the club, the new No.6 told club media: “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.
“I’m still relatively young and over the last couple of years I’ve not played as much as I’d have liked.