Luton have announced the signing of 19-year-old defender Reuell Walters, who has joined the club from Arsenal.
The defender signed for the Hatters after turning down a contract extension to stay with the London-based Premier League giants.
Walters, who can play at right-back or centre-back, is the Hatters’ second signing ahead of the upcoming Championship season, following the previously announced arrival of Shandon Baptiste after he left Brentford.
He has signed a contract of undisclosed length at Kenilworth Road.
Walters is yet to make a senior first team appearance in English football, although he was named on the bench on multiple occasions for Arsenal last season.
The defender had joined the Gunners from their rivals Spurs at academy level, while he has also received under-18, under-19 and under-20 caps in the England set-up.
Luton manager Rob Edwards spoke of his delight to announce Walters as a new signing at the club.
He said, “Reuell is another person we are delighted to bring into the club. He’s a really exciting signing – a dynamic, quick, talented young player.
“He’s had a brilliant upbringing at a couple of top clubs, and we are so pleased to get his move done.
“Pathway is very important to him. That is one of the reasons why he is leaving Arsenal. He had a number of inviting options, but we are so glad that he chose us and sees us as the right step to take on his journey now.
“He’s got brilliant support, great family. He’s got loads of ability and high potential.
“He can play in a number of positions – right-back, right centre-back, right wing-back – and he’d be able to do the middle as well. He’s got lots of strings to his bow.
“He’s a young player, so there is no pressure. But we see him as someone who could potentially make an impact this season and I really hope he does. We’re looking forward to getting to working with him.”
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