Huddersfield agree deal to sign Luton defender Matty Pearson
The centre-back will sign a three-year deal in July.
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Your support makes all the difference.Huddersfield have agreed a deal to sign Matty Pearson when his Luton deal expires on July 1.
The 27-year-old central defender, who played 40 games for the Hatters this season, will sign a three-year deal with the Terriers. The club have the option to extend his stay for a further 12 months.
Huddersfield’s head of football operations Leigh Bromby told the club’s website: “We’re really happy to add Matty to our squad. He’s a good character, he knows the division and is a leader in the dressing room.
“We want players at this club who are ambitious, that lead by example and that will fight for us; Matty is all of these.”
Head coach Carlos Corberan said: “He’s a big presence, good in the air, strong in the tackle, and what really stands out is his competitive character.”