Elijah Just may have only spent one season at Motherwell but his brief stay “will be remembered fondly by everyone,” says chief executive Brian Caldwell after the midfielder’s move to Swansea City was completed.

The transfer fee for the 26-year-old is undisclosed but it is confirmed as a new club record at Fir Park, eclipsing the amount received for Lennon Miller from Udinese last summer, while add-ons could see the figure rise.

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The New Zealand international scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 43 Motherwell appearances.

Just’s displays earned him a place in the PFA Scotland team of the season, while he made the four-man shortlist for player of the year.

“His 12 months at the club will be remembered fondly by everyone, and he is a humble and genuine person who deserves every success,” wrote Caldwell.

“As a club, this move marks another hugely successful moment for our overall strategy. Setting a new record sale for the second time in the space of 11 months is down to the hard work of all the football staff.”

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Just is the fourth departure from the squad that finished fourth in the Premiership last term, along with manager Jens Berthel Askou.

New boss Alfred Johansson has five new recruits so far, with Caldwell saying work continues in the hunt for additions.