We can confirm Lennon Miller has joined Udinese for a club-record transfer fee.
The fee will remain undisclosed as per the confidentiality clause within the agreement; however, it substantially surpasses the previous record fee set when David Turnbull joined Celtic in 2020 and contains various contingent fees including a sell-on.
“Motherwell is all I’ve ever known,” Lennon Miller said.
“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 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.”
Miller, a product of the Motherwell Academy, has been within the ranks at the club since the age of seven.
Consistently impressing and playing above his level, Miller went on to become the youngest-ever player in our 139-year history when he appeared as a second-half substitute against Inverness in the League Cup in 2022 at the age of 16.
From then, he has gone from strength to strength and established himself as a first-team starter under Stuart Kettlewell. He scored his first professional goal against Elgin City in the Viaplay Cup in July 2023 and started every match in the 23/24 Premiership season until he was ruled out through injury.
Signing a new deal running until the summer of 2026, during that layoff, he made his return to action and went on to win the club’s Young Player of the Year award and was nominated for SFWA Young Player of the Year.
During the 24/25 season, he has continued his development in the first team. Adding goals and assists to his game, he would make history by becoming the youngest-ever Motherwell captain at 18 years old when he led the side out at the national stadium against Rangers in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup.
He would go on to captain the side on ten occasions before fracturing his ankle in December 2024, ruling him out for two months.
The injury didn’t derail a successful campaign, as Miller scooped the Motherwell Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, and Coaches’ Player of the Year awards. He also won the SFWA Young Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year awards.
After receiving all the praise and recognition for his performances in the 2024/25 season, he soon made his first senior Scotland appearance against Iceland in a friendly. A second-half substitute, he was handed his first start just days later, where he notched an assist in an impressive 90-minute display against Liechtenstein.
The 18-year-old made 76 appearances for the club in total.
“The time was right for all parties for Lennon to make the next move in his career,” Chief Executive Brian Caldwell added.
“He is an example of the pathway and model that exists at Motherwell and is a huge success story for everyone associated with the club.
“The sell-on included ensures we will be compensated should Lennon go on to a fruitful career beyond this move, something that was crucial for us.
“My thanks go to Lennon for his professionalism throughout this lengthy process, and I hope he goes on to have a successful and healthy career in the game.”
The club thanks Lennon for his immense contribution, and we wish him the very best for the future.
