Devante Cole Joins the Hatters Team
The Hatters have officially enhanced their squad by signing Devante Cole, a skilled centre-forward, from Port Vale. The 30-year-old has showcased impressive form this season, making a notable impact by scoring against Luton Town in their December encounter. Recently, Cole celebrated a milestone by netting the 100th goal of his career on New Year’s Day.
Devante Cole’s Journey to the Hatters
Previously, Cole developed his skills as a youth player at Manchester City. Having joined the club at just seven years old, he quickly progressed through the ranks, becoming a regular goal scorer in the youth teams coached by Patrick Vieira.
Following his formative years, Cole began his professional career with a loan at Barnsley during the 2014/15 season, where he scored seven goals in 23 appearances. His subsequent moves included stints at Bradford City and Fleetwood Town before he signed with Wigan Athletic. Although his time at Wigan was less fruitful, Cole later played for Burton Albion, Doncaster Rovers, and Motherwell, achieving notable success in the Scottish Premiership.
While at Barnsley, Cole truly flourished, scoring 33 times in just two seasons in League One, helping the Tykes reach the play-offs consecutively. Despite transferring to West Brom to start last season, he struggled to secure a regular spot. After this, Cole joined Port Vale, where he made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut and accumulating a total of eight goals.
Quote from Devante Cole
Upon signing with the Hatters, Cole expressed his excitement: “It’s been a long week, but I’m very happy to get it over the line. I’ve been aware of the interest and wanted to be a Luton player. I can’t wait to get going now.”
Manager’s Perspective
Hatters’ Manager Jack Wilshere shared his enthusiasm about the new signing: “Devante is an exciting signing for us, a proven goalscorer at this level. His experience will bring competition to our forward areas as players return to fitness.”
With a solid track record and a recent history of effective goal-scoring, Cole is expected to make a significant contribution to the Hatters in their upcoming matches.
Significance of the Signing
- Strengthens the squad’s striking options.
- Brings valuable experience from various leagues.
- Offers immediate goal-scoring potential.
The addition of Devante Cole marks a strategic move for the Hatters as they look to advance in the league. His familiarity with teammates like Mads and Kal should aid in a smooth transition, further enhancing team dynamics on the pitch.
Welcome to Kenilworth Road, Devante Cole! Your journey with the Hatters is just beginning.
