'Deal closed' - Leeds United winger Jack Harrison 'on his way' to Serie A outfit Fiorentina
Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is reportedly on his way to Serie A outfit Fiorentina.
The 29-year-old first arrived at Elland Road in the summer of 2018, sealing a loan move from Manchester City.
It was the first of three season-long loan moves he made to LS11 before he was unveiled as a permanent addition in 2021.
A stalwart of the Marcelo Bielsa years, he was part of the Championship title-winning squad in 2020.
However, his relationship with the Elland Road faithful took a hit when he left on loan in the wake of Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League in 2023.
After two years on loan at Everton, the wideman was reintegrated in West Yorkshire back in the summer. However, he has been afforded just one Premier League start since.
Jack Harrison nears Leeds United exit
According to reporter Matteo Moretto, Harrison is on way to Fiorentina for a fresh challenge in Italy.
It has been claimed a deal has been “closed” with the Serie A outfit despite interest from Valencia in Spain.
Posting on X, Moretto said: “Jack Harrison is on his way to Florence, deal closed with Fiorentina. Valencia was also interested in him but did not advance in the negotiations.”
It remains to be seen whether Leeds have struck a deal with Fiorentina for a loan move or whether the ex-Manchester City man will seal a permanent switch.
A move to Fiorentina would see Harrison link up with former Leeds star Manor Solomon, who completed a loan move to Serie A earlier this month.
Jack Harrison’s lack of action
Harrison’s only league start of the season came in October, when he completed 66 minutes of Leeds’ defeat to Burnley.
He did start at the weekend as Leeds knocked Derby County out of the FA Cup, but it may have been his last appearance for the club.
Harrison has faced stern competition on the flanks and the recent switch to a 3-5-2 system has not been of help to the former England youth international.
He has made a total of 219 appearances in Leeds colours, scoring 34 goals and registering 32 assists.