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Motherwell FC have undergone significant changes ahead of the 2025–26 Scottish Premiership season. The club announced Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager on 12 June 2025, following the departure of Michael Wimmer, who left to manage SSV Jahn Regensburg[1].

In terms of squad movement, several new signings have been confirmed. Lukas Fadinger joined from Rheindorf Altach on a two-year deal, announced on 27 May. Jordan McGhee also signed on a free transfer from Dundee, securing a contract until the summer of 2027 with an option for an additional year[1][6]. Elliot Watt arrived on a two-year contract after departing Burton Albion[1][6].

There have also been notable departures. At the end of May, multiple players including Shane Blaney, Ross Callachan, and Mark Ferrie were released after their contracts expired, while contract extensions were given to Olly Whyte and Campbell Forrest. However, by mid-June, Steve Seddon, Harry Paton, Davor Zdravkovski, and Moses Ebiye had left after not agreeing to new terms. Defender Dan Casey rejected a new offer and left to pursue options in England[1].

The club has arranged a pre-season training camp in Delden, Netherlands, with friendlies against FC Twente and a yet-to-be-named club. They will also host Carlisle United in a closed-door friendly at Fir Park on 8 July[1].

Motherwell FC’s 2025/26 Premiership campaign begins with a high-profile match against Rangers at Fir Park on August 2, to be broadcast live. Askou’s team will then visit St Mirren and Hearts in succession, facing a challenging early fixture list that also includes matches against Celtic (October 4 at Parkhead) and a trip to Rangers on December 27. Their final game before the league split will be away at Hearts on April 11, 2026[3].

Transfer activity this summer has included the return of several players from loan—such as Filip Stuparevic and Kai Andrews—as well as continued speculation regarding the possible transfer of young talent Lennon Miller, with reports suggesting the club expects a formal offer soon[2][5].

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