Moormann joins Well after Blau-Weiß Linz relegation

[Getty Images] Motherwell have signed Austrian centre-half Martin Moormann after the 25-year-old left Blau-Weiß Linz following their relegation from his country's Bundesliga. Moormann has signed a two-year contract, with the Scottish Premiership club holding the option of a further year. He becomes the first signing under new manager Alfred Johansson and fills a gap the Swede identified in his squad. "His fast, physical presence allows him to dominate in the area and help prevent the opposition from creating chances," Johansson told his club website. "But he is also technically talented on the ball and is comfortable playing out in difficult situations. "Martin fits the profile for the left-footed centre-back we need. He may be 25, but he has a lot of experience that will become useful for the team." Moormann joined Rapid Vienna from St Pölten's academy in 2018 and went on to make 67 first-team appearances before switching to Blau-Weiß Linz two years ago. The Austria youth cap helped his new side achieve a top-half finish for the first time in the club's history during his first season, but they finished bottom of the 12 sides in the top flight last term. Moormann, who had two years left on his contract, made 23 appearances, scoring three goals, but found himself unused on the bench for eight of the final nine games of the season. He is "excited" with the move to Scotland to join a "group of players [who] achieved so much last season".