We are delighted to announce that Alfie Doughty has pledged his long-term future to Luton Town by signing a new contract.

The 24-year-old has impressed on both flanks, but predominantly as a left wing-back since arriving at Kenilworth Road from Stoke City just over two years ago.

After initially working his way to fitness from an injury suffered playing against the Hatters while on loan at Cardiff on Easter Monday 2022, Alfie made his Town debut in a 1-0 win at Norwich in early October that year and has missed just five of the Club’s matches in all competitions since.

He has scored five times in 84 appearances, as well as providing countless assists while becoming a real fans’ favourite for his work-rate, pace, precision crossing and danger from set pieces.

After his impressive performances in the Premier League led to speculation of an England call-up last season, Alfie knows exactly the level he wants to get back to – with the Hatters.

“It’s a relief,” he said after putting pen to paper. “I’ve been trying to get this done, when I knew about my situation at the club and I wanted to stay, I want to get back into the Premier League with Luton, especially after this couple of years we’ve had. It’s my third year now, I love the club and I’m happy to stay.

“There is a lot that has happened in these last two seasons. Getting signed, having a rough start just because of injuries, then finding my feet again, playing and getting promoted – and then in the Premier League, it was a rollercoaster.

“It’s been brilliant and I can’t say enough about the club, it means a lot to me now. It started my career off again, having gone through a tough time, so there’s no reason why I wouldn’t have signed this contract. I’m happy now and I want to kick on even more.”

On his special relationship with the supporters, he added: “It’s why you play football, isn’t it? They come here week in, week out. So hopefully this puts a smile on their faces because I love them, and they love us. It’s going to be a good feeling to hear the news.”

Manager Rob Edwards added: “This is very good news for the football club, and good news for Alfie as well.

“He’s worked really hard for it and what he’s got now is a commitment from us, that we are going to give him everything to keep improving, and he’s going to give us everything to try and get back to where we were last season.

“I think everyone has seen that Alfie is very motivated. Since pre-season began, there has been a high level of consistency from an out of possession point of view – his reactions when we lose the ball have been better than ever – and he’s created a lot of chances for us with it.

“It’s a big commitment from a big player for us, everyone knows how popular Alfie is with the fans and within the squad, and we are all delighted to get it sorted.”

Congratulations, Alfie!