'Impactful' Vogt joins Well after second relegation in row
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Motherwell have signed "exciting player" Willy Vogt after the 24-year-old forward exited Bellinzona following their relegation to the third tier in Switzerland.
He has agreed a two-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months, becoming Alfred Johansson's second signing as manager - and second of the day after centre-half Martin Moormann.
"Willy is an exciting player," Johansson told Motherwell's website.
"He had an excellent season last year in Switzerland and will be arriving in Scotland full of confidence.
"Having had numerous talks with Willy, I believe he will bring pace and flair to the team.
"He has played a lot of minutes for a player of his age and can contribute at the top end of the pitch.
"His goal contributions last season show how impactful he can be."
Despite Bellinzona finishing five points adrift at the bottom of the Challenge League, Vogt scored 12 times and provided seven assists in his 32 appearances.
He had joined Bellinzona from Schaffhausen last summer after they too suffered relegation to the Swiss Promotion League.
Brazilian-born, he is a dual citizen and spent his whole career in Switzerland having come through the ranks with Zurich, Basel and Winterthur.
Vogt, who can play on either wing or through the middle, believes the way Motherwell play will suit his style.
"Personally, I had a strong season last year and I hope I can bring that kind of impact to Motherwell," he said.