‘Leader’ Pearson signs for Terriers

CHAMPIONSHIP:

Huddersfield Town have signed former Barnsley defender Matty Pearson - with the Keighley-born player to join when his deal at Luton Town expires at the end of June.

Pearson, 27, who played 40 league games for the Hatters in 2020-21, has signed a threeyear deal with the club having an option of a further year’s extension.

On the signing, Head of Football Operations Leigh Bromby said: “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.

“He has been playing regularly for Luton in the Sky Bet Championship and will certainly add a lot to our squad.”

Pearson will help step into the breach following the exits of senior defenders Richard Stearman and Tommy Elphick, who were recently freed by the club.