Watt hails Motherwell as he is sold to Samsunspor

What the report says

BBC Sport reports that Motherwell have transferred midfielder Elliot Watt to Turkish Super Lig club Samsunspor for an undisclosed fee. The move, published on 18 July 2026, takes the 26-year-old Scot from Fir Park to Turkey’s top division after one season in the Scottish Premiership.

According to the report, Watt has agreed a four-year deal with Samsunspor, who finished seventh in the 18-team Turkish top flight. He joined Motherwell last summer after leaving Burton Albion and became a regular contributor, making 42 appearances during a campaign in which the club finished fourth in the Scottish Premiership and reached the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.

Watt thanked Motherwell in comments carried by the club’s website, describing his year there as transformative for his career and personal life. He said the backing he received helped him develop and perform, and expressed gratitude to supporters while indicating his family would continue to follow the club.

BBC Sport notes that Watt, a Scotland Under-21 international, was born in Preston and began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers. His previous clubs include Carlisle United, Bradford City, Salford City, Burton Albion and Salford City, along with a loan spell at St Johnstone that helped raise his profile in Scotland. The sale is another summer squad change for Motherwell as they prepare for the next stage after a strong league finish.