Luton Town have officially announced the departure of experienced Nigerian winger and ex-Chelsea star Victor Moses as part of a significant squad shake-up following their relegation to League One, England’s third-tier football division.
The club made the announcement public through their retained and released list published on Friday, signaling the end of Moses’ brief return to English football after nearly a decade away from the country’s domestic leagues.
Moses, 33, had joined the Hatters in September 2024 as a free agent after parting ways with Russian side Spartak Moscow. His signing sparked optimism among fans and pundits alike, given his pedigree and wealth of top-flight experience.
However, the winger’s impact on the pitch was limited. Moses managed just 18 appearances in all competitions for Luton, contributing a solitary goal over 1,135 minutes of game time. His influence dwindled as the season progressed, leading to his exclusion from the matchday squad for the final 19 Championship games of the campaign.
The Nigerian international rose to prominence during his spell at Chelsea, especially under the management of Antonio Conte during the 2016/17 season. Recast as a dynamic wing-back, Moses was instrumental in Chelsea’s Premier League title win that season, notching six goal contributions and earning praise for his tactical adaptability.
He also played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations victory, further cementing his reputation as one of the country's most accomplished footballers of the past decade. His career has also seen him don the shirts of notable clubs like Liverpool, Inter Milan, West Ham, and Fenerbahce.
With his release from Luton Town, Moses now enters the free-agent market, and it remains to be seen where the next chapter of his storied football journey will take him. The club, meanwhile, is bracing for a major squad overhaul as they prepare for life in League One.
In a related update, 22-year-old forward Aribim Pepple, who holds eligibility for Nigeria, Canada, and England, is set to return to Luton once his loan spell at Chesterfield concludes in June. Pepple, who has featured across various lower-league outfits, may be given a fresh opportunity to prove himself as Luton look to rebuild with youthful energy and depth.
The upcoming season promises to be a transformative one for the Hatters as they look to bounce back from relegation and reignite their promotion aspirat
ions.