Welcome to the Premier League, Luton Town! The Hatters have been busy this summer, signing Danish defender Mads Andersen from Barnsley and extending the contract of forward Cauley Woodrow. Let’s take a closer look at their newest acquisitions.
Mads Andersen Joins Luton Town
Luton Town have signed Danish defender Mads Andersen for an undisclosed fee from Barnsley. Andersen captained the Tykes to the League One play-off final last season where they lost to Sheffield Wednesday. The centre-back joined Barnsley from Danish side AC Horsens in 2019.
Rob Edwards, Luton boss, said: “I’m really pleased to get Mads on board. He has been on our recruitment team’s list for a long time now. We watched a lot of him last season and he’s performed really well and consistently for a prolonged period in English football. He’s someone who can play anywhere across that back three for us.”
The 25-year-old made 175 appearances during his spell with Barnsley and becomes Luton’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene from Rotherham United. Andersen said: “I’m going to play with my heart. I’m going to try and give everything I can, 100% team player. I’ll do anything for the team and, hopefully, they can use my qualities and I can help them to show their qualities.”
Cauley Woodrow Commits His Future to Luton Town
Luton have also extended the contract of forward Cauley Woodrow, saying the 28-year-old had “committed his long-term future” to the club. Woodrow joined Luton in 2019 from Burton Albion and has made over 50 appearances for the Hatters since then.
Woodrow said: “I’m delighted to commit my future to Luton Town Football Club. It’s been an incredible journey so far and I’m looking forward to what the future holds. I’d like to thank everyone at the club for their continued support and belief in me.”
Rob Edwards added: “Cauley is a player we have admired for some time and he has been an important member of our squad since he joined us in 2019. He is a great example of how hard work and dedication can pay off and we are delighted that he has committed his long-term future to the club.”
Conclusion
Luton Town have been busy this summer, signing Mads Andersen from Barnsley and extending the contract of Cauley Woodrow. Andersen is a versatile defender who can play anywhere across the back three, while Woodrow has been an important member of the squad since joining in 2019. Both players will be key figures for Luton as they embark on their first season in the Premier League.