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​In a major boost for Daniel Farke’s squad, Leeds United winger Jack Harrison has reportedly turned down a lucrative move to Serie A side Fiorentina just days into the January transfer window. Despite the Italian club’s status as Champions League contenders, Harrison has signaled his intent to remain in West Yorkshire and fight for his place in the starting XI.
​Fiorentina, currently managed by Paolo Vanoli, had identified the 29-year-old as a primary target to bolster their attacking versatility for a European knockout run. Reports from Italy suggest that while “The Viola” were in advanced negotiations to secure a deal worth over €15 million, the player himself put the brakes on the move. Harrison, who recently returned to Leeds following a two-season loan at Everton, is said to be fully committed to the club’s current Premier League campaign.
​This rejection comes at a pivotal time for Leeds. With Farke recently shifting to a 3-5-2 system, competition for places has intensified. However, Harrison’s decision to snub European football in favor of staying at Elland Road sends a powerful message of dressing-room unity. For the Leeds faithful, seeing a key asset prioritize the club’s survival over the glamour of the Champions League is the perfect way to kick off the new year.
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