Jack Harrison breaks his silence on Leeds United exit and instant Everton return

Wide man Jack Harrison claims he "a lot more to offer" after his return to Everton on loan from Leeds United was confirmed. The 27-year-old, who spent last season on loan with the Toffees, is heading back to Goodison Park for the 2024/25 campaign.

Harrison, who featured 29 times for Everton in the Premier League last season, hitting three goals and adding three assists, told Blues club media: "It's brilliant to be back. Everton is a great club, there is a fantastic group of lads here and I'm excited to get started again with a full pre-season of training.

"There are a lot of reasons for wanting to return to Everton. I think the club in general - the fans, the staff, the manager, my team-mates - everyone made me feel really comfortable right away and thats somewhere you want to be as a player. It's a great place to play football.

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"The other thing is I know I have a lot more to offer. That's extra motivation for me to go back and prove to myself and to Everton Football Club that I can do more on the pitch. This season I'll be able to have a full pre-season and hopefully hit the ground running."

There is no option for the Toffees to make it a permanent deal, with Harrison contracted to the Whites until 2028. A United statement read: "Leeds United can confirm Jack Harrison has decided to rejoin Everton on loan, ahead of the 2024/25 season. The winger initially joined the Toffees on a temporary basis last season, going on to make 35 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals.

"Harrison now remains on loan at Goodison Park until the end of the 2024/25 campaign."