Motherwell Signs Australian Midfielder Oscar Priestman from Western Sydney Wanderers

Motherwell FC has signed Australian midfielder Oscar Priestman from Western Sydney Wanderers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, marking another successful recruitment from the Australian market. At 22, Priestman is a dynamic central midfielder known for his defensive work and passing accuracy, having played over 50 games in Australia's A-League and earning a spot in the Australia Under-23 squad. Manager Jens Berthel Askou highlighted Priestman's potential and work rate, expressing confidence in his development at Motherwell, where he joins compatriots Johnny Koutroumbis and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos. Priestman, a product of the Sydney FC academy, is set to travel to China with the Australian Under-23 team during the international break as they compete in qualifiers for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup. His move follows that of former Western Sydney teammates Zac Sapsford and Nicolas Milanovic, who transferred to Scottish Premiership clubs Dundee United and Aberdeen, respectively. Priestman expressed excitement about progressing his career in Scotland and contributing to Motherwell's success.