Leeds United close deal for Jack Harrison exit, he is already on his way
Jack Harrison has never been fully accepted at Leeds United since his return.
Harrison quit Elland Road after relegation to the Championship, spending those two seasons on loan at Everton, failing to earn himself a permanent move.
Daniel Farke reintegrated Harrison into his Premier League squad this season, but he has been forced into a bit-part role from the bench.
Harrison started in the FA Cup third round win at Derby on Sunday, and that looks set to be his final appearance for the Whites, at least for this season.
Jack Harrison exit fully agreed at Leeds
News emerged overnight on Monday that Fiorentina were interested in Harrison.
Well, that appears to have progressed very quickly.
Matteo Moretto of Marca has reported that the winger is on his way to Florence to sign a deal with the purple Serie A side.
The Spaniard reports that the deal is already closed, although it is not revealed whether it is a loan or a permanent switch for the former Man City talent.
“Jack Harrison is on his way to Florence, deal closed with Fiorentina,” he wrote.
“Valencia was also interested in him but did not advance in the negotiations.”
Jack Harrison will go down as great Leeds signing
It may have turned sour, but Leeds fans can’t disagree over the impact that he had.
Harrison signed under Marcelo Bielsa, initially on loan from Man City, before finally making the move permanent after promotion to the Premier League.
Before his start at Derby, Harrison had made 218 appearances for Leeds.
The English winger scored 34 goals and delivered 32 assists during that time, also helping with the first Championship title of two in recent years.
Memorable goals include his strikes against Liverpool at Anfield and Newcastle at Elland Road, but a move away at this stage is right for all parties.
Fiorentina now have Manor Solomon on board too, and although they didn’t play together, their stories of times at Leeds should help them bond immediately.