Motherwell's Elijah Just Joins Swansea City
Motherwell has lost one of its key players as Elijah Just joins Swansea City. The 26-year-old winger has agreed a three-year contract with the option for a further 12 months.
What Happened?
Elijah Just has signed for Swansea City from Motherwell, subject to relevant approval. The 26-year-old has agreed a three-year contract with an option for a further 12 months and will wear the number eight shirt.
Why it Matters for Motherwell
Just will reunite with fellow New Zealand international Marko Stamenic after both featured at the World Cup. The winger scored three goals for the All Whites, including a strike against Iran that was nominated for Goal of the Tournament. He also became the first New Zealand player to score twice in a World Cup match.
What Comes Next?
Just began his senior career with Western and Eastern Suburbs before moving to Denmark in 2019 and later joining Motherwell. Just made 43 appearances across two Scottish Premiership seasons, scoring seven goals. He was also named Motherwell's Player of the Season during his debut campaign.
As Motherwell continues to rebuild for the new season, the loss of Just will be a significant blow. The team is currently 16 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race. In their last result, Motherwell defeated Hibernian 0-1 (2026-05-16). The team is on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first). Their next fixture is against Heart of Midlothian at home on 2026-10-24.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 4th in Premiership, 54 pts, 14W-12D-7L from 33 games, recent form WLDLW. Goals this season: 52 scored, 29 conceded (+23 goal difference).
