Jack Harrison exit now ‘done deal’ as Leeds United agree £6m package
Jack Harrison has finally ironed out the final details of his January exit from Leeds United.
Leeds have agreed on a deal with Serie A side Fiorentina for Harrison, where he will join former Elland Road loanee Manor Solomon in Italy.
Facundo Buonanotte arrived from Brighton on loan on Thursday, with Daniel Farke now seemingly happy to green-light his first senior exit of the month.
Harrison’s high salary was said to be an issue for Fiorentina, but that appears to have been ironed out in the final details.
Jack Harrison exit now done deal at Leeds
Harrison started for Leeds in the FA Cup win at Derby on Sunday, and that could be the final time he is ever seen for the Whites.
Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that his move to Fiorentina is now a “done deal.”
It is reported that Harrison will arrive on an initial loan, but that will include a £6million option to buy at the end of the current season.
Following Solomon this month, the winger is expected in Florence on Friday to complete formalities.
Facundo Buonanotte is levels above Jack Harrison
Buonanotte is an instant upgrade on Harrison at Elland Road, with the Argentine dwarfing his Premier League minutes over recent seasons.
Including this season at Leeds and his two years on loan at Everton, Harrison has only managed four goals and four assists in 74 appearances.
Compare this to Buonanotte, who was forced into a shocking Leicester team last season, and the difference is exciting for Leeds fans.
The Argentine has managed more goals and assists compared to Harrison, but in only 59 matches in the Premier League.
With Leeds’ PSR constraints made very clear, it is smart to get one unwanted player off the books with a possible £6m in the bank soon, to make room for another star who will actually be used.
Buonanotte still has to prove himself, obviously, but he can do that immediately with his debut possible as early as Saturday against Fulham at Elland Road.
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