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Excellent footballer' Joe Hodge joins Motherwell from FC Tondela

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:34 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Excellent footballer' Joe Hodge joins Motherwell from FC Tondela

Summary

Joe Hodge has signed a two-year deal with Motherwell, reuniting with manager Alfred Johansson who believes he will thrive at the club. The Republic of Ireland midfielder joins after making 26 appearances in Portugal’s top flight with FC Tondela last season. Hodge aims to integrate quickly with the new team, citing Motherwell’s strong start to the season as a motivating factor. This transfer marks Motherwell's eighth signing of the summer.

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By the Numbers

•Hodge joins Motherwell after a stint at FC Tondela
•Player has connection to Manchester City's youth academy
•Motherwell in need of midfield depth after losing key players
•Hodge signed a two-year contract with an option for a third
•Manager believes Hodge's skills fit Motherwell's style of play

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8:34 AMYahoo Sports — 'Excellent footballer' Hodge boosts Motherwell's midfield options

What they're saying

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Manager Alfred Johansson says Motherwell play in a style that will allow "excellent footballer" Joe Hodge to "flourish and develop further" after the Republic of Ireland midfielder signed for an undisclosed fee from Portuguese side FC Tondela. Primarily a deep-lying midfielder, the former Wolves player featured in 26 games in Portugal's top flight last term as Tondela suffered relegation to the second tier. A product of Manchester City's youth academy, he played 13 times for Wolves, six of which came in the Premier League, and had loans at Queens Park Rangers and Huddersfield before his move to Portugal.
— Yahoo Sports

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