Newcastle United’s victory over Aston Villa was pivotal to the club changing their form in the Premier League. Eddie Howe’s squad had endured consecutive losses in the English topflight, albeit at the hands of holders Manchester City and league leaders Liverpool. Now, a new move in the winter transfer window could further boost the squad, and help the Magpies secure European football for next season.
Alfie Harrison Leaving Manchester City to Join Newcastle United
⚪️⚫️🔒 Newcastle have just signed the formal documents for Alfie Harrison as he’s set to join from Man City.
Understand contract is valid until June 2027 with an option for further season.
Newcastle convinced of his potential for present and future. pic.twitter.com/w5jKE1ZXBp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2024
Update on Transfer of Young English Talent
The player who will be joining Howes’ ranks is English midfielder Alfie Harrison. A youth academy graduate from Manchester City, the 18-year-old was training with the Sky Blues’ U18 squad before joining Newcastle to seek more guaranteed time on the pitch. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted Wednesday that the Magpies “have just signed the formal documents” for the deal.
It is a long-term move for Newcastle. Harrison’s contract, according to Romano, ” is valid until June 2027 with an option for a further season.” Unproven at the professional level, the youngster will have time to develop and grow under Howe. But, despite his lack of experience, the Magpies are “convinced of his potential for present and future.”
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Who Is Alfie Harrison?
Harrison is a yet relatively unknown to Premier League fans. He graduated City’s youth academy in July of 2022 and has gone on to play for their U19 and U18 sides. His primary position is that of a central midfielder. However, the teenager enjoys playing up the field and has been utilized as an attacking midfielder as well.
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What is evident in Harrison’s playing style is that he is a “rising star”. He regularly finishes and creates goals for whatever youth squad he plays with. Newcastle and Howe know that it will take time to find out if their transfer was a good decision. For now, though, it appears they stole another talented player from under City’s nose.
