West Ham Midfield target Alfie Harrison has joined Newcastle United until the summer of 2026, signing for an undisclosed fee from Manchester City on a contract that is subject to approval.
The 18-year-old, who earned a reputation as a technically gifted player at the age of nine, will initially join City’s academy and will initially take part in Newcastle’s Professional Development Phase (PDP).
In the 2022/23 season, Harrison helped City’s young players to the Under-18 Premier League title, and this season he has gone on to score eight goals and four assists.
Speaking about joining the Academy, Harrison said: “The size of the club and everything it has behind it is huge for me. It has a huge, passionate fan base and now I want to continue my career.
“If I was a kid now and I saw that I had signed for Newcastle United, I could dream about it. I’m really looking forward to what’s to come and how I can progress in the years to come.
“I’m an effective player who can add goals and assists. I love to create things, but on the other hand I would say I am also a very passionate player who always wants to win.”
Academy Director Steve Harper added: “We are delighted to have secured Alfie’s signature. His desire to represent Newcastle United and continue his development with us was evident from the outset.
“He is a passionate and talented player who we will be delighted to welcome to the club and ultimately see in the black and white jersey.
“Alfie’s signing is part of a strategic move to rejuvenate our PDP squad, particularly the Under-21s, and I would like to thank the Board and everyone at the club who has been involved in making this move a reality.”