Luton Town have announced the signing of George Saville, who will join on a free transfer from Millwall.

Saville will join Luton when his Millwall contract expires at the end of June, with the 32-year-old Northern Irish international signing a deal of undisclosed length at Kenilworth Road.

The news sees Saville become Luton’s second signing in as many days, with the League One club having also announced the signing of Kal Naismith on a free from Bristol City this week.

The midfielder had been a regular for the London-based club in the just-concluded season, making 45 league appearances for a Lions team that finished 8th in the Championship and just missed out on a place in the play-offs.

Saville had been with Millwall for four seasons, having joined the Londoners for a second spell at The Den following a spell with Middlesbrough in 2021. The midfielder began his career with Chelsea, while he had also played for Wolves, Bristol City and Brentford.

Luton boss Matt Bloomfield told the club’s official website that Saville rejected offers to stay in the Championship to make the move to Kenilworth Road, and that he saw the arrival as a big piece of business ahead of the new season.

He said, “We’re really pleased to sign George not just because of the experience and quality he’ll bring, but because he’s really enthused about the challenge that lies ahead.

“He’s chosen us over some Championship offers which shows his belief in our club, and that’s the type of character we’re after.

“A tactically astute defensive midfielder and a player who can influence those around him, we’re hoping George can help us with his leadership and ability to knit the game together in the middle of the pitch.

“He’s going to be an important component of the squad as we start to mould the group for what we need next season, and I’m extremely happy to have got this first piece of important business over the line already.”