Leyton Orient have sold midfielder Dylan Levitt to Scottish Premiership side Motherwell for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old Welsh international has signed a two-year contract with the option of a further year, as confirmed in a report by the BBC this week.
Levitt departs Brisbane Road as the O's sit 17th in League One, having taken three points from their opening three matches. Their recent form reads LWL, with four goals scored and five conceded, leaving them four points behind early leaders Blackpool.
Who is Dylan Levitt?
Dylan Levitt is a 25-year-old central midfielder who joined Leyton Orient after spells in Scotland with Dundee United and Hibernian. He began his career at the Manchester United academy and has been capped 13 times by Wales. His technical ability and experience made him a notable figure in the Orient squad, which you can view in full on our squad page.
What does the transfer mean for Leyton Orient?
The sale provides Leyton Orient with transfer funds ahead of the window closing. Manager Richie Wellens now has a vacancy to fill in the centre of the park. The club's immediate focus shifts to their next match, an away trip to face Luton on September 5th. That fixture is part of a challenging start to the season, with all the upcoming games listed on our fixtures page.
How does Levitt fit at Motherwell?
Motherwell manager Stuart Johansson expressed clear enthusiasm for his new signing. "I'm super happy with the signing of Dylan," Johansson said. Levitt himself believes the move is a good fit, stating, "I feel like I should be able to slot in here quickly and easily." His experience in British football is expected to help him adapt swiftly to the Scottish top flight.
What is Leyton Orient's current league position?
Following this transfer, Leyton Orient's immediate challenge is to improve their results on the pitch. They currently have a goal difference of minus one. The full League One standings, which show the O's four points from the summit, are always available on our standings page. The team's next opportunity to climb the table comes against 13th-placed Luton this Friday.
