Allan Campbell is buzzing to be reunited with Nathan Jones after sealing a season-long loan move to Charlton Athletic.
Campbell was told he was not part of the immediate plans at Luton Town, allowing the Scotland international to leave for regular game time.
Since joining the Hatters from Motherwell in the summer of 2021, Campbell has played 86 matches and netted seven goals.
In his inaugural season, he played a key role in securing a spot in the English Championship play-offs, and in his second season, he contributed to the team's promotion.
He was loaned to Millwall for the 2023/24 campaign but will now pile his trade in League 1 with Charlton this time out. His new club have won all three of their games and are targeting promotion.
“I’m buzzing,” smiled Campbell. “My first impressions have been top. All the staff have been so welcoming. I’ve not met the players yet but I’m looking forward to getting started and helping the club get promoted.”
This marks the second occasion that Jones has signed Campbell, and the ex-Motherwell midfielder is eager to collaborate with the manager once more.
“He played a massive part," the 26-year-old explained. "He brought me to Luton from Scotland so he knows me well and I know him well from working under him.
"I know what type of person he is - he’s got a drive to succeed and do well, and I thrive under that environment. He got the best out of me when I played under him. When I spoke to him about his ambitions for this club and where he sees the team going this year, it made me want to come straight away.”
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Discussing Campbell's arrival, Jones said: "I am delighted to add a player who I've signed previously, when I was at Luton. He's a player who was pivotal in Luton's promotion to the Premier League the season before last.
"He gives us another option in midfield, with his quality and experience. I loved working with him before, so when the opportunity came up to sign him for Charlton I really wanted to bring him here."
Technical director Andy Scott hailed the addition and added: “We’re very fortunate to be able to get Allan here. He was at Millwall in the Championship last year, and he should be playing in the Championship so to get him in League One is a terrific coup for us.
“Nathan knows exactly how he plays, he's got the best from him previously. The fact that he can come into the set-up knowing exactly how Nathan plays and with some players that he’s also played with, makes sense. We appreciate the fact that Luton have helped with this and facilitated it.”
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