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Jack Harrison, a 29-year-old loanee from Leeds United, will not be signed by Fiorentina, who view his âŹ8m buy option as unnecessary. He is expected to return to Leeds despite his recent good form in Italy.
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Jack Harrison looks set for a permanent move away from Fiorentina this summer, even though heâs found his rhythm in Italy. The Viola hierarchy currently sees his âŹ8m buy option as an unnecessary expense. While the Leeds United loanee recently hit a streak of spectacular form that helped Fiorentinaâs survival hopes, sporting director Fabio Paratici is reportedly looking for different types of players for the upcoming transfer window. Stats from the 2025/2026 Serie A campaign show Harrison picked up one goal and three assists across 720 minutes of action, keeping a solid 6.82 FotMob rating.
Paolo Vanoli urged the winger to test goalkeepers more often, a change in mindset that paid off immediately during a big win against Lecce. Fiorentina paid âŹ1m to bring him in back in January, but even though he became their second-most used winter signing, the club are still hesitant to commit long-term money. So, the former Manchester City man seems likely to head back to West Yorkshire, even though heâd prefer to stay in Tuscany.
Fiorentina considers Harrison's âŹ8m buy option an unnecessary expense despite his recent good form.
During his loan, Harrison scored one goal and provided three assists in 720 minutes, earning a FotMob rating of 6.82.
Harrison is likely to return to Leeds United as Fiorentina is not committing to a long-term deal, although he prefers to stay in Italy.

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The Italian side are in a strange spot because Harrison clearly gave their attack a boost during a tough relegation scrap. However, money talks in Florence, and the board believes they can find better value elsewhere. Although Harrison handled the physical side of Italian football well, his lack of consistent goals over the full season is working against him. Since Leeds United still own his contract, they now have to get ready for a summer of new talks regarding where heâll end up next.
FLORENCE, ITALY â APRIL 13: Jack Harrison of ACF Fiorentina reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Artemio Franchi on April 13, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Leeds United really need reliable, goal-scoring wingers if they want to compete at the top level, but Harrisonâs recent track record suggests his best years might fit a different tactic. Looking at it from Leedsâ perspective, his return gives them a proven player, but the fact that he wants to stay in Italy could be a distraction in the dressing room.
If a permanent move to Fiorentina falls through, Leeds should look for another buyer to get the best price possible while his stock is still high after a good run in Serie A. The club have enough young talent to move on without him, as long as they put that money toward a more clinical finisher. Since Leeds are aiming for stability, selling a player who wants to be abroad is the most logical move for the club.