Udinese say they have signed “one of the brightest young talents in European football” after securing a deal to sign Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller from Motherwell.
The 18-year-old has moved to the Italian top-flight club in a reported £4.75m switch, external having been given permission to travel to Udine on Monday.
Miller, who the Serie A side describe as “a modern midfielder, capable of combining technique, vision, and character” has signed a five-year contract.
Motherwell reportedly rejected bids for the 18-year-old from both Udinese and Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise in January.
Miller has yet to play this season, with Motherwell saying previously he was carrying an injury for four weeks.
Manager Jens Berthel Askou said on Saturday that Miller had been left out of their goalless draw with St Mirren because of “things going on in the background”.
The son of former Aberdeen and Falkirk striker Lee Miller has already made 76 senior appearances.
He was a near ever-present last season as Motherwell finished eighth in the Scottish Premiership, scoring four goals in 41 games and earning his first two Scotland caps.
Asked about Miller’s absence on Saturday, Askou said: “Yes, it was a final call with everything taken into consideration.
“It’s not a secret that there are things going on in the background. We know he’s been out for four weeks.
“How much risk are you willing to take on a player like him in that situation? The decision was that we kept him out of it.”
