Luton Town have signed former Everton and Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on a free transfer, the newly-promoted Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
Barkley, who made 33 appearances for England, spent last season at Ligue 1 club Nice and the 29-year-old said he was looking forward to a return to English football.
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"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," Barkley said in a statement.
PREMIER LEAGUE OPENING WEEKEND
| Aug. 11 | Burnley v Man City |
| Aug. 12 | Bournemouth v West Ham |
| Aug. 12 | Arsenal v Forest |
| Aug. 12 | Brighton v Luton |
| Aug. 12 | Everton v Fulham |
| Aug. 12 | Newcastle v Villa |
| Aug. 12 | Sheff United v Palace |
| Aug. 13 | Brentford v Tottenham |
| Aug. 13 | Chelsea v Liverpool |
| Aug. 14 | Man United v Wolves |
Luton are making their Premier League debut and Barkley is a welcome addition to manager Rob Edwards' squad.
"Ross brings loads of experience at the top level, has international experience and brings an x-factor," Edwards said.
"He gives us something different, he has that ability to make something out of nothing and we need that in the Premier League."
Barkley will wear the No. 6 shirt and could make his Luton debut at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.