Harry Wilson explains Leeds move after sealing free transfer | OneFootball

Harry Wilson says Leeds United’s persistence convinced him to sign after the Wales international completed a free transfer to Elland Road on a four-year deal to June 2030, confirmed on Wednesday.

“Really, really excited. It is a massive, massive club in the Premier League where the club belongs so, yeah, really excited to join and hope to have some exciting years together,” he told the club’s official website.

“To play for Leeds, you have to have a big personality. You have to be able to deal with pressure – the demands of the club and demands of the fans. You have to be able to take the pressure and go out and perform.”

The 29-year-old left Fulham when his contract expired on June 30, becoming a free agent. Despite reported interest from Benfica, he chose to remain in the Premier League with Leeds.

He will reunite with a familiar Welsh contingent in Daniel James, Ethan Ampadu and Karl Darlow as he links up with his new team-mates for pre-season and settles in Yorkshire.

Wilson was among the Premier League’s most productive attacking midfielders last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. He won Fulham’s Player of the Year award, and his strike against Crystal Palace was voted BBC’s Goal of the Season.

Source: Leeds Live