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Dean Cornelius has joined League Two side Harrogate Town. 

He played over 50 games for the club, scoring two goals.

The club offered Dean Cornelius a new contract for the upcoming season, however the 22-year-old wanted to pursue opportunities away from Fir Park.

We want to thank Dean for his efforts and wish him well for the future.

Matty Connelly, Ewan Wilson and Sam Campbell have all agreed new contracts with the club. 

Connelly, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Stranraer, has penned a deal which will see him remain at the club until the summer of 2024.

Also penning a contract until next summer is left-back Ewan Wilson.

Wilson was on loan at Albion Rovers last season, making 22 appearances in the process.

Sam Campbell has signed a short-term deal for the upcoming season.

The centre-back picked up a significant knee injury in the summer and missed the majority of the 22/23 season.

Fully recovered, the 18-year-old will look to kick on this season as he aims to make his debut in the claret and amber.

“To get the boys signed up is something I was keen for,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“This club has a long history of bringing through young players, carving them into good footballers and making them better people for it.

“We have high hopes for Matty, Ewan and Sam and we will now work closely with them to try and aid their development.”

Calum Butcher will remain sidelined for the start of the new season and will miss a number of weeks thereafter. 

The English defender was signed in February and was instrumental in a turnaround of fortunes at Fir Park.

Butcher won the coaches’ player of the year award at the end of the 2022/23 season.

However, he picked up a foot injury against Livingston in the penultimate game of last season.

Coming off injured and since undergoing an operation, Butcher now faces a spell on the sidelines as he begins his recovery.

We wish Calum well for his recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch.

Kevin van Veen has joined Eerste Divisie side FC Groningen for an undisclosed fee. 

The Dutch striker, who joined in the summer 2021 from Scunthorpe on a free transfer, has played 83 games for the claret and amber, scoring 40 times and makes the switch to the Netherlands.

Breaking the all-time club record of scoring in 11 consecutive games, Van Veen scored 29 goals in the 22/23 campaign and will go down in the Motherwell FC history books.

Following an initial approach we received some weeks ago and after a number of discussions with the player and his representatives, at a Board meeting last week, the Club reluctantly agreed to sell Kevin van Veen to Dutch side Groningen.

Our strong preference was to retain Van Veen but it became clear that the club was not in a financial position to make a new contract proposal to Kevin that was competitive with what he was being offered by Groningen or to turn down the significant fee we were able to negotiate for a player with only a year remaining on his current contract.

The Club has always been clear that revenue from player trading is required to ensure we are financially stable over the medium and long term.

“Of course, we are disappointed to be losing a player of Kevin’s quality,” Stuart Kettlewell said.

“His effort in my time here has been exceptional and I appreciate his hard work.

“I have a great relationship with Kevin and know how much he loved his time here. I sincerely hope he has a successful time with Groningen and wish him all the best.

“Now, we face a difficult task to replace Kevin but we are working very hard behind the scenes to take this club forward.”

“Leaving Motherwell has been a really difficult decision,” Kevin van Veen added.

“From the day I arrived, I felt loved and I felt at home.

“It has been emotional and a privilege to feel the support from all the fans since day one. From having my own song, to the banners, this has been a special time of my life and I’ll never forget it.

“Breaking the records is one of my biggest accomplishments to date but more importantly, I hope in doing so, repaid the fans for their support.

“I’ll be following Motherwell from now on, every week, and I’ll look back fondly on my time here.

“Thanks for the memories and I’ll miss you all. I am in love….”

Motherwell Football Club wants to thank Kevin for his efforts at Fir Park and wish him the very best going forward.

Tickets for our 2023/24 Viaplay Cup opener against Elgin City are now on sale. 

Adult tickets cost £12, while concessions are £6.

Tickets can be purchased online, with step-by-step instructions for supporters.

For a disabled ticket, a concessionary ticket should be purchased on Fanbase with entry via gate 4 on the day.  The carer goes free.

We have been allocated 1,000 tickets at Borough Briggs.

We will take on Longa ’30 in our second friendly match during our one-week trip to Holland. 

The match will take place on Friday 30 June, with kick-off at 7pm local time (6pm U.K time).

The game takes place at HMC ’17, Looweg 25 in Harreveld.

Supporters are welcome to attend the match, with entry free of charge.

Longa play in the Vierde Divisie in Holland and this friendly match will be their first fixture of the new season. 

Our other friendly match takes place on Tuesday 27 June against HSC Haaksbergen at Groot Scholtenhagen stadium.

Entry is free for supporters.

Kick off is 7.30pm local time (6.30pm U.K time).

Striker Jon Obika has signed a one-year contract with the club, subject to international clearance, with an option of a further year. 

Obika joined in January 2023, initially on loan from Morecambe, and went on to make 10 appearances in the claret and amber, scoring one goal.

The 32-year-old missed seven games last season due to a hamstring injury but was back fit for the last three games.

“Having been here last season, I was really eager to come back again this season,” Jon Obika said.

“I thrive when I work in a professional environment and feel that’s when I can get the best out of me. This club has high standards in abundance and I’m fully committed for the campaign ahead.

“There is a real feel-good factor at the club and I’m looking forward to trying to create a successful season together.”

Jon Obika becomes Stuart Kettlewell’s first 2023 summer signing and is looking forward to working with the striker once again.

“Jon has impressed me with his attitude and application since I arrived,” Stuart Kettlewell added.

“He picked up a hamstring injury when we played Ross County in Dingwall. He picked the knock up in the first few minutes of the game but continued to fight and help the team towards a massive win on the road.

“That’s the type of character he is and I’m delighted we can keep him at the club.”

With the beginning of our competitive season only four weeks away, we can provide the following update on season ticket sales. 

At this moment, we have sold 3,150 2023/24 season tickets.

The club are, as ever, grateful and thankful for your unwavering support for the team.

We have exceeded our number of sales compared to this time last year by 300 tickets.

You are able to renew or purchase your season ticket for the upcoming campaign here.

If renewing, login to your ticketing account.

You should then have a notification to ‘renew now’ on your profile.

Then select ‘add to basket’ and follow the on screen instructions to complete the transaction.

It’s easy to buy new. Head here to our online ticketing platform and then press ‘season tickets’.

You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2023/24 campaign.

Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

If you need assistance with using our online ticketing website, a guide can be found here.

We have also seen a rise in our hospitality seasonal sales.

If anyone is interested in looking at our wide range of hospitality package for the season or half the season, contact hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk.

We can provide the following update on players who will not be renewing their contract for next season. 

Leaving us after four years of service is, Jake Carroll.

The Irish full-back joined Motherwell in 2019 from Cambridge and went on to make over 75 appearances for the club.

Missing most of the 2022/23 season due to a knee injury suffered early in the season, Carroll moves on to the next stage of his career.

With Carroll still not fully recovered from this fluke injury, he has been offered to use our facilities here at Fir Park until required.

Jack Aitchison will be departing the club after arriving on deadline day in January.

The striker made 11 appearances for Motherwell in his spell at the club.

David Devine moves on after coming through the youth ranks at Motherwell.

The centre-back made his first-team debut back in 2019 against Livingston however has since struggled with injury. With loan spells at Queen of the South, Alloa and East Fife in his time, Devine moves on with our best wishes for the future.

We can also confirm Corey O’Donnell, Daniel Hunter and Kian Speirs will be departing the club.

Logan Dunachie has also left and has since joined Clyde on a permanent deal.

The club wants thank all players who are leaving.

We remain in discussions with a number of players ahead of next season and will provide an accurate update when possible.

We will face HSC Haaksbergen in Holland during our pre-season training camp. 

Stuart Kettlewell’s men will face the Dutch outfit on Tuesday 27 June at Groot Scholtenhagen stadium.

Kick-off is 7.30pm local time.

Supporters are welcome to attend the match, with entry to the stadium free of charge.

HSC finished sixth in the Derde Divise in 2022/23 with their competitive season ending on the 28 May 2023.

“HSC Haaksbergen will provide us with valued minutes during our training camp,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“As much as training is important, playing matches is what will help the players get up to speed ahead of the new season.”

A second fixture is close to being confirmed and will be announced shortly.