Luton complete first signing as Premier League club as speedy winger joins on free transfer

LUTON TOWN have completed their first signing as a Premier League club after Chiedozie Ogbene joined on a free transfer.

The speedy winger is the first player to join Rob Edwards’ side so far this summer.

Prime MediaChiedozie Ogbene has become Luton Town’s first signing of the summer[/caption]

Luton confirmed the signing of Ogbene on Tuesday, with the 26-year-old signing on a free transfer from Rotherham United.

He will officially become a Luton player on Saturday after his Rotherham contract expires.

Ogbene told the Hatters’ club website: “I’m just excited to be here.

“To feature in the Premier League is everyone’s dream and I’m really happy for the opportunity.”

The Nigerian-born winger has four goals in 15 caps for the Republic of Ireland.

Having started his career with Cork City, he has also had spells with Brentford and Exeter City since moving to England in 2018.

In four years at Rotherham, Ogbene scored 14 goals and provided 22 assists in 136 appearances.

He also achieved two promotions from League One and won the EFL Trophy.

Ogbene finished as the Millers’ top scorer as they avoided relegation from the Championship last season.

Luton are preparing to embark on their first ever Premier League season, having sealed a return to the top flight after a 31-year absence.

The club secured a fourth promotion in nine years back in May, beating Coventry City on penalties in the play-off final.

Prime MediaChiedozie Ogbene has signed on a free transfer from Rotherham United[/caption]

Burnley are the visitors a week later in the first ever Premier League match at Kenilworth Road.