Wales international midfielder Dylan Levitt has completed his transfer to Motherwell, signing a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The club confirmed the deal this week, with manager Alfred Johansson expressing his delight at securing the player's signature.
Levitt arrives at Fir Park with extensive Premiership experience, having made more than 100 appearances in the Scottish top flight. His move adds to the eleven summer signings made by Johansson as he reshapes his squad. Motherwell currently sit sixth in the Premiership with five points from three games, having scored five goals and conceded four. They are four points behind league leaders Celtic.
Alfred Johansson believes Levitt's qualities align perfectly with his tactical vision. The manager told reporters he is "super happy with the signing of Dylan." Johansson elaborated on the midfielder's attributes, stating, "He fits the way that we want to do things really well. He’s good playing forward."
Levitt's career path has seen him move to Dundee United permanently in the summer of 2022, join Hibernian twelve months later, and then sign for Leyton Orient this past February. Motherwell holds an option to extend his new deal by a further season, providing long-term stability. Fans can view the updated squad list following this latest addition.
Johansson could hand Levitt his debut as early as Wednesday against Dundee United. His arrival comes at a time when the manager has acknowledged long-term injuries are affecting the squad's depth. The signing provides crucial competition in midfield as Motherwell look to build on their early-season form, which includes two draws and a win.
Johansson has also been open about the possibility of further movement in his squad. He stated that some players may still move out on loan before the window closes, emphasizing that he wants the best players to stay but is not in control of all departures. The manager said players will decide for themselves about staying or leaving, and his focus remains on the present commitment of the team.
The team's immediate focus is on consolidating their mid-table position. With a goal difference of +1, defensive solidity will be key alongside Levitt's creative input. The next major challenge on the horizon is an away fixture against Celtic on December 26th.
Johansson's summer rebuild, now featuring twelve new faces including Levitt, is designed to create a competitive group capable of improving on last season's finish. The manager's comments suggest he is still evaluating his final group, with potential outgoings balancing the new arrivals. Levitt's two-year contract represents a significant piece of the puzzle for Motherwell's midfield plans moving forward.
