Archie Gray shows why he’s so loved as touching message sent to Harry Gray after new Leeds contract
Harry Gray looks set to follow in brother Archie’s footsteps by making a name for himself in Leeds United’s senior side before too long.
The younger Gray signed his first professional contract with Leeds this week to ensure he remains tied down at Elland Road for the long term.
Tottenham and Manchester City have been linked with Gray, but that interest is now likely to go away as the 17-year-old focuses on breaking into Daniel Farke’s squad.
Older sibling Archie Gray joined Tottenham for £40million in 2024, with Leeds hoping Harry can make a similar impact – albeit in a different position.
On the back of Harry agreeing to stay at Leeds, Archie sent a touching message via his personal Instagram story on Thursday.
Archie Gray ‘proud’ of brother Harry
Harry Gray is considered the next big thing at Leeds after catching the eye through the various levels, with the announcement of a deal being signed coming as a major boost.
A number of high-profile names have already reacted to Gray‘s new contract at Elland Road over the past couple of days.
Arsenal teen sensation Max Dowman congratulated Gray, with the pair having played alongside each other for England at age-grade level.
None will mean more to Harry more than the one sent to him by Archie, though, with the now-Tottenham player writing: “Proud brother. Congrats on your first pro contract. Just the start.”
Archie accompanied the message with an image of the Gray family in action for Leeds going back through the years, with the dynasty set to continue for a while longer yet.
Archie was signed by Spurs after making 52 senior appearances for Leeds, a tally in which everyone at Elland Road will hope Harry surpasses.
When could Harry Gray make first-team breakthrough at Leeds?
Gray has already made his senior debut for Leeds, doing so at Elland Road in a Championship clash with Stoke City in April this year.
He was also part of the squad for the final-day win over Plymouth Argyle that sealed the second-tier title, but he has since been doing his thing for the Under-21s.
Ironically, Leeds’ promotion to the Premier League was probably a bad thing for Gray’s development.
- Archie Gray made 52 senior appearances for Leeds
- Ironically, that is the same number he is now on for Tottenham
- Brother Archie has one senior appearance to his name, coming against Stoke in April
Indeed, Archie surely would not have accrued as many appearances as he did had Leeds dropped into the Championship last time around.
But as the old saying goes, if you’re good enough then you’re old enough. Gray only turned 17 last week, so he knows he has time on his side.
The hope is that 2026 could see him make the next step up, likely via a loan spell elsewhere first.
If Gray can show he can score goals at senior level, there is no reason why he cannot play a part under Farke soon.
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