Motherwell have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Republic of Ireland international Joe Hodge from Portuguese club FC Tondela, for an undisclosed fee, according to BBC News.
Primarily a defensive midfielder, Hodge joins a Motherwell side whose playing style, manager Alfred Johansson believes, suits his qualities perfectly. Johansson described his new recruit as an "excellent footballer" who will "flourish and develop further" within the club's setup.
The move adds another option to Motherwell's engine room ahead of the season, with the Steelmen clearly targeting reinforcements who can dictate play from deep. Further details on contract length were not disclosed in the report.