Motherwell have today announced the signing of defensive midfielder Elliot Watt.
He joins the club on a two-year deal, with the option of a third. Signing from the English side, Burton Albion.
Watt spent six months at fellow Scottish side St Johnstone last season, featuring eight times.
He becomes the new manager, Jens Berthel Askous, first signing this summer. However, it is the club’s third bit of business, with the addition of Jordan McGhee and Lukas Fadinger.
Speaking to the Motherwell club website, Askou said
“In Elliot, we’ve found a hungry, talented and determined young man who already has plenty of experience in the senior game,”
“He has recently had a taste of the Scottish Premiership. He is a highly skilled passer of the ball, dictating the game in possession by always being brave and available. He covers ground well and possesses a strong positional discipline.
“I’m really pleased that he’s joining us, and he’ll add increased width, quality and competition to our squad. He’s travelled with us to the Netherlands, which will give him the best possible conditions to get included in the group and make an instant impact in our team.”
Watt was named club captain at his previous club, making 30 appearances in six months before making his move to St Johnstone.
Speaking to the Motherwell club website, Watt said
“I’ve spoken with some of the players I know in the squad,”
“It’s a great opportunity for me to play regularly and enjoy my football. This is a club that has a great reputation, and I’m looking forward to being a part of that. I’ve now got some hard work ahead of me during pre-season, which I will get stuck straight into.”