FORMER BARNSLEY captain Mads Andersen says he was not surprised to end up at new club Luton Town - after revealing that the Hatters had been interested in his services for some time.

The immaculate defender moved onto the Premier League newcomers earlier this summer to join up with former Oakwell team-mates Carlton Morris, Cauley Woodrow and Jack Walton.

Andersen signed on at Kenilworth Road on the back of an outstanding final season at Barnsley, which saw him named in the EFL League One Team of the Season and almost secure an instant return to the Championship following relegation, only for Sheffield Wednesday to break Reds' hearts at Wembley.

The Dane admits that he did not want to initially play in the third tier with Barnsley, only to have a change of heart.

Former Barnsley captain Mads Andersen, pictured scoring against Plymouth Argyle in a League One game at Oakwell in March. He joined Premier League side Luton Town earlier this summer. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Speaking to Danish news and sport portal SpilXperten in his homeland, he said: "I have to admit that I thought, why should I go down and play in League 1?

"I had done so well, and there was also interest from elsewhere, but a transfer didn't happen. It just wasn't meant to be for me at that time."

"After that, I had an incredibly good season in League One, where I also made it to the Team of the Year. So, I've done really well over here, and Luton has also shown interest before.

Ex-Barnsley FC captain Mads Andersen on why his move to Premier League side Luton Town was no surprise + his thoughts on a 'rollercoaster' and 'educational' time at League One club