Norwegian striker Eythor Bjorgolfsson ‘thrilled’ to sign for Motherwell

Eythor Bjorgolfsson revealed his excitement after becoming Motherwell’s first signing of 2026.

The 25-year-old Norwegian striker joined the Steelmen on a two-and-a-half-year deal from Swedish side Umea, where he scored 15 goals across 29 appearances.

“I’m thrilled to be in Scotland and at Motherwell,” said Bjorgolfsson, whose move is subject to international clearance.

“Having watched the previous games, the way the team are playing is something I’m excited to be involved in.

“There has been so much success here so far this season, and hopefully I can make a quick impact.

“This is a new adventure for me, and I’m looking forward to my time here at Motherwell.

“I’ve met some of the players and walked around the stadium, and you can feel how special a place it is.

“I hope this is the beginning of a successful chapter for everyone involved.”

Well boss Jens Berthel Askou said: “Eythor’s profile has been identified by our recruitment department as a strong match for us.

“Watching him extensively, getting really good recommendations through our network in Scandinavia and looking at his standout data, we strongly believe that Eythor will be a valuable and strong addition to the team.

“He’s taken a different route than most younger Scandinavian talents, but his determination, resilience and steady development have led him to an exciting time in his career.

“We are delighted that he has chosen Motherwell, Fir Park and Scottish football to be his next stage.

“We look forward to seeing the output of his physicality and strong presence in the box in combination with our ability to produce chances.”

Born in Jessheim, Norway, Bjorgolfsson began his career with Norwegian side Ullensaker/Kisa IL Youth before moving to the United States at 18 to join the Kentucky Wildcats.

Following loan spells with Lardo and Vermont Green, Bjorgolfsson was drafted by MLS side Seattle Sounders in December 2022.

In March 2024, Bjorgolfsson returned to Norway to join Moss in the second tier. He joined Start six months later in the Norwegian top flight then returned to Moss three months later, before making his move to Umea.