Dean Cornelius: Harrogate Town sign midfielder after Motherwell exit

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Image caption, Dean Cornelius (right) made 34 appearances in all competitions for Motherwell last season

Harrogate Town have signed midfielder Dean Cornelius on a two-year deal after he turned down a new contract at Motherwell.

The 22-year-old made 46 appearances for the Steelmen in the Scottish Premiership.

He confirmed he had of a new deal on Wednesday.

"It was never going to be easy leaving Motherwell, but I just felt now at 22 years old it was the right time,"

However, Harry Paton has agreed a two-year contract to stay at Motherwell, the 25-year-old former Ross County midfielder having initially signed a short-term deal in April.

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