Leeds United's squad has been reduced by the departure of Jack Harrison, who has signed for Major League Soccer side New England Revolution on a contract running through the 2029–30 season. The 29-year-old winger will occupy a Designated Player roster spot at his new club.
What the move involves
The Revolution announced the acquisition on Saturday, confirming Harrison's return to MLS after several years playing in Europe. His time overseas included spells with Leeds, Everton, Middlesbrough and an earlier stint at Italian side Fiorentina, where he spent the second half of last season on loan.
“As I considered my options, the decision to return to MLS and join the Revolution was the one that was most aligned with me. It ticked a lot of boxes that I was looking for,”
Harrison, who began his professional career in MLS with New York City FC after being selected first overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, has accumulated significant experience across competitions. The Revolution's sporting leadership expressed confidence in his ability to strengthen their attack immediately.
Career summary and immediate context
Harrison's move comes as New England sit fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference with 26 points. The club has indicated he will form part of a forward line that already includes the likes of Carles Gil, Luca Langoni and Dor Turgeman.
- Age: 29
- Contract length with New England: through 2029–30
- Roster status: Designated Player
| Career (selected) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Senior appearances (all competitions) | 318 |
| Goals | 40 |
| Assists | 40 |
Harrison's time at Leeds included a contribution to the club's promotion from the EFL Championship in the 2019–20 season. His decade-long European career followed an early professional breakthrough in MLS and a transfer to Manchester City, from where his subsequent spells at English clubs were arranged.
Local implications for Leeds United
For Leeds supporters, Harrison's exit represents the loss of a player who featured regularly during a period that included promotion and Premier League campaigns. The transfer will affect the club's options on the wings as they prepare for the coming season; the squad will now head into the remainder of pre-season with at least one attacking departure confirmed.
There has been no disclosure in the announcement regarding the transfer fee received by Leeds United or specific squad plans to replace Harrison. The Revolution's statement and Harrison's own comment underline his personal reasons for returning to the United States and the club's expectation that his experience in England and Italy will translate into an immediate contribution in MLS.
Leeds United continue their pre-season programme as they build towards the new campaign.
