SCOTT MCDONALD has signed on at Motherwell for next season after rejecting an approach from Hibernian.
Neil Lennon was interested in bringing the Australia international to the capital this summer, but he penned a one-year extension at Fir Park today.
The 32-year-old scored 14 goals for the Steelmen last season as they finished fourth in the Premiership and the club have now confirmed that he will have a fifth season with 'Well.
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He said to the club's official website: "I am so happy to be back at the club and can’t wait to get started again.
“There were a couple of serious offers on the table for me, but I always had it in my mind that Motherwell was a club where I love being, playing with players and a manager who I respect and supporters who have been very good to me.”
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Motherwell manager Mark McGhee expressed his satisfaction with the news that he can rely on McDonald again next season.
"Scotty is one of the best players in the country, so we’re naturally delighted he has choose Motherwell over the other options he had," he said.
“We can’t compete with some of the bigger sides in Scotland for cash, but Motherwell is a special club that draws people to it, particularly those who have been here for a period of time. It’s a welcoming, family environment that both players and staff enjoy.
“We have real competition in the goalkeeping, defensive and forward areas. We are working hard on central midfield targets and hope to announce some new additions soon.”
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