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The National
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Lennon Miller completes move as Motherwell bank record fee
While the fee remains undisclosed, the Fir Park side have confirmed it exceeds the previous record fee Celtic paid for David Turnbull. The deal also contains various add-ons the Lanarkshire club could benefit from depending on how the Scotland star gets on. The 18-year-old pens a five-year contract with the Serie A side as he becomes the latest Scot to ply his trade in Italy, joining Napoli duo Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay and Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson, among others. Announcing the signing, Udinese said: "Lennon Miller dresses in black and white One of the brightest young talents in European football joins Udinese. A modern midfielder, capable of combining technique, vision, and character, he arrives from Motherwell FC with a five-year contract." Read more: Motherwell released their own statement, confirming they were bringing in a record fee Miller told his old club's website: 'Motherwell is all I've ever known. 'It's been my home since I was a young boy, and I've achieved my dream of playing in the first-team, playing in the big stadiums and wearing the armband. 'My thanks goes to all the supporters for taking me in. The support up and down the country every week has been exceptional. For all the coaches I've worked under and who have helped me improve as a player and as a man, thank you. I simply wouldn't be here without their guidance and support. Lennon Miller si veste di bianconero ⚪️⚫️ Uno dei giovani più brillanti del calcio europeo approda all'Udinese. Centrocampista moderno, capace di unire tecnica, visione di gioco e carattere, arriva dal Motherwell FC con un contratto quinquennale. Benvenuto, Lennon! 🙌 — Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) August 12, 2025 'To all the players who I've played alongside with, and for all the kind words they've said about me, thank you. My teammates have helped me through everything and allowed me to play with freedom. 'I want to also express my appreciation to all the staff behind the scenes at the club. Some are still there, some have moved on, but they all work so hard to keep the place going. You may not see first-hand the hard work and sacrifices they make, but having been in the building all these years, I can't thank them enough for everything they do. 'This is a new chapter in my life, and I move on filled with excitement. I may not be at Fir Park to cheer on the boys, but I'll be watching and following from afar. The club has a big place in my heart, and I will always be grateful. I wish all the lads the best for the rest of the season. 'Mon the Well.'
BBC News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Motherwell is all I've known - I'll always be grateful'
Lennon Miller says Motherwell "has a big place in my heart" as the 18-year-old issued a farewell message of gratitude to the club and Miller's move to Udinese for a reported fee of £4.75m makes him the club's record sale, eclipsing David Turnbull's switch to Celtic five years ago."Motherwell is all I've ever known," Miller told the Fir Park club's website."It's been my home since I was a young boy and I've achieved my dream of playing in the first team, playing in the big stadiums and wearing the armband."My thanks goes to all the supporters for taking me in. The support up and down the country every week has been exceptional. For all the coaches I've worked under and who have helped me improve as a player and as a man, thank you. I simply wouldn't be here without their guidance and support."To all the players who I've played alongside with, and for all the kind words they've said about me, thank you. My team-mates have helped me through everything and allowed me to play with freedom."I want to also express my appreciation to all the staff behind the scenes at the club. Some are still there, some have moved on, but they all work so hard to keep the place going. You may not see first-hand the hard work and sacrifices they make, but having been in the building all these years, I can't thank them enough for everything they do."This is a new chapter in my life, and I move on filled with excitement. I may not be at Fir Park to cheer on the boys, but I'll be watching and following from afar. The club has a big place in my heart and I will always be grateful. I wish all the lads the best for the rest of the season."Mon the Well."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Lennon Miller 'rejects' Ipswich Town as Motherwell star zeroes in on blockbuster £4.5m Udinese transfer
The Fir Park side are set to land a record club sale for the teenager as he gets ready to become the latest Scot in Italy Lennon Miller is on his way to Italy to complete a big money move to Udinese. We told you last night how Motherwell and the Serie A side were locked in talks over the Scotland international. He has now been snapped at Glasgow Airport ahead of a club record deal for the Fir Park side - one that would eclipse the fee that took David Turnbull to Celtic. But in a fresh twist the Scottish Sun are reporting that he rejected advances from Ipswich Town in favour of a move abroad for a fee in the region of £4.75million - with that number potentially rising further depending on certain add-ons in the agreement. They claim the Tractor Boys - looking to return to the English Premier League at the first time of asking - were the only other team to put an official offer on the table to club chiefs at Fir Park. However, the 18-year-old has his heart set on following the likes of Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson to the continent. Torino were also said to be keen according to the same publication but failed to make an offer before Udinese got the green light. The Scotland cap was left out of the weekend draw with St Mirren as the Steelmen made it two draws from the opening two games after holding Rangers on the opening weekend. Speaking about Miller ahead of that game in Paisley, boss Jens Berthel Askou said: "Yes, it was a final call with everything taken into consideration. "It's not a secret that there are things going on in the background. We know he's been out for four weeks. "How much risk are you willing to take on a player like him in that situation? The decision was that we kept him out of it." You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Serie A club pursuing £4.5m Lennon Miller transfer
The Italian side had an offer of £2.5million turned down for the Scotland international in January. Herald Sports understands the two clubs have held fresh discussions with Motherwell in line for a club record sale exceeding the £3.25million secured from Celtic for David Turnbull. Fir Park manager Jens Berthel Askou made a late call to omit the midfielder from the squad which played out a goalless draw against St Mirren in the SPFL Premiership on Saturday. Heading into the final 12 months of his contract Miller has missed the start of the season with an injury sustined in a pre-season friendly against Carlisle. And, despite links with Bologna, Torino and Fiorentina, Udinese, 12th place finishers in Serie A last season, hope to conclude an agreement this week. Read more: Admitting there were moves afoot after months of speculation Motherwell boss Askou said of Miller's weekend omission: 'It was a final call with everything taken into consideration. It's not a secret that there are things going on in the background. We know he's been out for four weeks. "How much risk are you willing to take on a player like him in that situation? The decision was that we kept him out of it." Miller is set to become the latest player to join the growing posse of Scots in Serie A. Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour won the championship with Napoli last season while Lewis Ferguson captained Bologna to the Italian Cup. Scotland striker Che Adams plays for Torino, Josh Doig is with Sassuolo and former Celtic midfielder Liam Henderson is with Empoli.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Serie A club pursuing £4.5m Lennon Miller transfer
Herald Sports understands the two clubs have held fresh discussions with Motherwell in line for a club record sale exceeding the £3.25million secured from Celtic for David Turnbull. Fir Park manager Jens Berthel Askou made a late call to omit the midfielder from the squad which played out a goalless draw against St Mirren in the SPFL Premiership on Saturday. Heading into the final 12 months of his contract Miller has missed the start of the season with an injury sustined in a pre-season friendly against Carlisle. And, despite links with Bologna, Torino and Fiorentina, Udinese, 12th place finishers in Serie A last season, hope to conclude an agreement this week. Read more: Admitting there were moves afoot after months of speculation Motherwell boss Askou said of Miller's weekend omission: 'It was a final call with everything taken into consideration. It's not a secret that there are things going on in the background. We know he's been out for four weeks. "How much risk are you willing to take on a player like him in that situation? The decision was that we kept him out of it." Miller is set to become the latest player to join the growing posse of Scots in Serie A. Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour won the championship with Napoli last season while Lewis Ferguson captained Bologna to the Italian Cup. Scotland striker Che Adams plays for Torino, Josh Doig is with Sassuolo and former Celtic midfielder Liam Henderson is with Empoli.
