Jamie Knight-Lebel stated that regarding his move to Motherwell, he spoke to Celtic player Alistair Johnston and Rangers defender Ross McCrorie, who was a teammate of his at Bristol City, as well as other players through the national team. Knight-Lebel said he had several options in England after his successful loan spell at Swindon Town last season resulted in him being named the club’s top young player. Knight-Lebel described Motherwell as the perfect club and cited the level of football, the club environment, and its recent success as reasons for his decision to join.

Jamie Knight-Lebel has joined Motherwell on loan from Bristol City. Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson said he welcomed the player to the club. Johansson also described Knight-Lebel as a talented young player who has had two very strong seasons playing regularly while on loan. The manager added that Knight-Lebel is a physical and strong defender who will provide competition in the defensive positions and bring international experience. Johansson also stated that Bristol City rates the player highly. He said this loan move will provide Knight-Lebel with the opportunity to play in a style suited to his game.

Bristol City confirmed that Jamie Knight-Lebel, a 21-year-old Canadian international Centre-Back, will be loaned for a third successive season to Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. Knight-Lebel, an academy product who spent the last two years on loan in League Two with Crewe Alexandra and Swindon Town, received a new three-year contract in April after winning Swindon's Young Player of the Season award. The contract secures him to the club until 2029. Following the signing of Lisav Eissat, which increased Bristol City's defensive options, another loan was arranged for Knight-Lebel. Manager Michael Skubala stated that the club feels the player's development is better served by getting regular game time than by being fourth or fifth choice at Ashton Gate. Skubala added that a move to the Scottish Premiership, with the potential for European football, is an excellent next stage for his development, and described him as a talented player the club hopes will play for Bristol City again in the near future. Knight-Lebel, who has been capped three times for Canada, joined Bristol City in July 2023 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €300k.