Luton Town have handed Andros Townsend a long-term contract.
The winger, 32, signed a short-term deal last summer which was due to expire this month.
‘Three months ago I thought my career was over,’ Townsend said.
‘So from going to begging around the world just for a trial to being offered a longer contract is a dream come true.’
After his exit from Everton, Townsend signed a three-month deal at Kenilworth Road, and despite not playing a competitive match since March 2022, he has impressed on the pitch, with 11 Premier League appearances, two assists and one goal, the winner in their home game against Newcastle just before Christmas.
Luton have handed Andros Townsend a deal to retain his services for the ‘foreseeable future’
Townsend initially joined Luton Town from Everton on a short-term deal set to expire in January
After scoring the goal, Townsend paid tribute to club captain Tom Lockyer, a week after he collapsed on the pitch against Bournemouth.
The new contract means the 32-year-old Townsend will be at Luton for the ‘foreseeable future’.
Luton boss Rob Edwards said Townsend had shown ‘real humility and professionalism’ at the club, adding: ‘He’s shown the whole group what it means to be elite and a top-end pro.’
Last month, Townsend revealed the heart-warming reason that he has changed the name on the back of his shirt to read ‘Townsend Sr.’ after his time away from professional fixtures.
Townsend paid tribute to Tom Lockyer after his first goal for Luton against Newcastle United
The Hatters are next in action on Sunday afternoon when they host their FA Cup tie against Championship side Bolton Wanderers.
Luton are also one point behind 17th-placed Everton in the Premier League, with a game in hand, and January league fixtures against Burnley and Brighton.
