Leeds United director of football Victor Orta confirms Jack Harrison deal agreed

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Leeds United will have the services of Jack Harrison available to them again next season but on a third season-long loan deal. 

That is according to Leeds United director of football Victor Orta, who has told Radio MARCA of the deal. 

The Manchester City winger has developed immensely during his second season at Elland Road, after a difficult debut campaign in West Yorkshire. 

The left-footed wide-man has become a vital member of the Leeds United team under Marcelo Bielsa and it was widely expected Leeds would try and sign him on a permanent basis this summer. 

As previously reported by Leeds Live, that deal was likely to cost around £8 million and, in the current global financial climate, Leeds would be smart to reduce spending where they can. 

Now, it seems that is the case, with Orta giving Radio MARCA the scoop in a long-ranging radio interview with the Spanish station. He also stated how the advice of Spanish legend David Villa, who played with Harrison during their time together at New York City FC, convinced him into signing the player initially.

“A key player has been Jack Harrison, who will continue one more year with us in the Premier League. We have reached an agreement with City and we will continue to do so on loan next season. When I called David Villa, and he answered me about the player in such a blunt way, I got out of doubt and brought him to the club. He is a footballer whose ceiling is invisible.”

Leeds United chief correspondent at the Yorkshire Evening Post, Graham Smyth, has suggested on Twitter that the loan agreement will still include a permanent option for a player who has turned the opinion of Leeds United fans. 

Leeds fans will undoubtedly be pleased to hear that Harrison is sticking around for another season and hopefully he can continue to develop in the way he has been under the enigmatic Argentine coach.