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Elijah Just expresses desire for possible transfer from Motherwell

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:46 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Elijah Just expresses desire for possible transfer from Motherwell

Summary

Elijah Just, the New Zealand midfielder, hinted at a potential summer transfer from Motherwell after performing well at the World Cup. Just joined Motherwell from Horsens last summer and is under contract until next summer, with the club holding an option to extend for another year. He scored three goals in the World Cup despite New Zealand not advancing to the knockout rounds. Just expressed enthusiasm about his career resurgence and the desire to challenge himself further. He looks forward to reconnecting with teammates and the new coach, Alfred Johansson.

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By the Numbers

•Just scored three goals at the World Cup.
•He joined Motherwell from Horsens last year.
•He is under contract until next summer.
•Motherwell has an option to extend his contract.
•Just is excited to meet the new coach and teammates.

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7:46 AMYahoo Sports — Just hopes agent is 'busy' after World Cup impact

What they're saying

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Elijah Just hopes his agent is "busy at the moment" as the New Zealand midfielder hinted at a possible summer exit from Motherwell after impressing at the World Cup. Just only joined Motherwell from Danish club Horsens a year ago and is under contract until next summer, with the Scottish Premiership club having an option of extending that by a further year. "The World Cup has given me added belief and also motivation to keep pushing," Just told the NZ Herald.
— Yahoo Sports

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